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The ice tsunami was up to 3m high and had some residents fleeing for their lives

Ice tsunami knocks over houses in Canada video

A massive ice wave has ploughed through lakeside cottages in Canada and the United States near the border.

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Ferries delayed after stormy weather

Cook Strait ferry operators are hoping to get sailings back on track after bad weather caused one ferry to turn back with a boatload of passengers.

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Fog clears at Christchurch airport video

Fog is clearing in Christchurch after causing a mayhem at the city's airport this morning.

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NIWA: Warmer winter than usual

April was warmer than usual, and that trend's set to continue into the early parts of winter.

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Areas in Wellington were hit by floods (file)

Clean-up continues after storm

The downpours and southerlies have subsided, leaving residents in Auckland and Wellington clear to clean up the mess left by wild storms.

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It's hard for farmers to get the weather they need

Farmers still in drought, despite rain video

Despite all the rain in many parts of the country yesterday, there are still areas in drought.

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Drains struggled to cope with the intensity of the downpour

MetService: Weather 'a dog's breakfast' video

It's been a day of wild weather for much of the country.

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MetService says the weather outlook for the rest of the week will be calmer and sunnier than today

Stormy conditions expected to ease video

The bad weather hitting the country is set to get better later this week with sunshine and light winds forecast.

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Cars partly submerged on Alfred St in Wellington

Wild weather lashes NZ video

MetService says the wild weather is likely to continue well into the rest of the day.

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The boat Kingfish washed ashore in Okahu Bay, Auckland today (Photo: Felicity Boucher/iWitness)

Country pummelled by wind, rain video

Much of New Zealand has been hit by heavy rain and winds causing power outages and is expected to last most of the day.

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Torrential downpours left dozens of Auckland streets flooded

Crashes and flooding as rain hits Auckland video

Heavy rain in Auckland has caused extensive flooding making driving conditions hazardous with multiple crashes in the city.

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Flooding as heavy rain hits Auckland

Aucklanders are being warned to prepare for more heavy rain with downpours causing flooding in parts of the city.

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Mike Hall

Mike Hall farewells 3 News video

Weather presenter Mike Hall farewelled 3 News today.

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Cars submerged in Chch downpour video

3 News iWitness Paul-Daniel Kennelly submitted this video which shows cars partially submerged on Clarence St.

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Water floods a Christchurch street (Photo: Simon Baker/Digiflicks)

Downpour floods Christchurch mall

A torrential downpour in Christchurch has temporarily closed a central city mall, after water flooded the centre and power was cut.

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It won't be until the weekend the real wintry bite takes hold in parts of the country

Snow possible for South Island

Snow, icy winds and low temperatures will cool the southern and eastern parts of the country this weekend, WeatherWatch says.

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The South Island's west coast is expected to be battered by thunderstorms, strong winds and rain this weekend (File)

Thunder, rain for South Island

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and gale force winds are forecast for the South Island's west coast this weekend, WeatherWatch says.

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Cleaning up the Nelson floods video

Nelson residents today faced the really miserable task of cleaning up after last night's flooding.

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Flooding on the corner of Gladstone St and Queen St, Richmond, Nelson (Photo: David Greer / Weatherwatch.co.nz)

Torrential rain hits regions video

Parts of the country have weathered the first major storm of the year, but not without significant damage to property and businesses.

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Flooding in Richmond, Tasman this evening (Emily Cooper/Twitter)

Weather causes evacuation, damage video

The North Island has been pounded by torrential rains and heavy winds that have caused flooding and damaged homes.

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