1News weather expert Daniel Corbett sets the scene for the long weekend.
New Zealand
6:00am
In all, 24 departing and 24 arriving domestic flights were cancelled. Ferry and alternative commuters were also affected.
Sun, Mar 29
The red heavy warning which had been in place for parts of Northland expired, but the Far North and Whangārei remain under a state of emergency until Thursday.
Sat, Mar 28
The clean-up has begun after a subtropical storm brought large downpours and strong winds to much for the country, with States of Emergency declared for the Far North District and Whangārei District.
Fri, Mar 27
Around 500 people were forced to evacuate as swollen rivers burst their banks after an extreme deluge in the Far North.
Coromandel Peninsula copped a soaking over the past 24 hours, with rain trackers outside of Coromandel Town recording 347mm of rain.
1News weather expert Daniel Corbett says he has has seen the weather change dramatically in his time as a meteorologist and broadcaster.
States of emergency have been declared in Whangārei and the Far North amid torrential rain.
Thu, Mar 26
The forecaster issued a red heavy rain warning for Northland east of Kaikohe from Doubtless Bay to Whangārei from 4pm today.
Wed, Mar 25
MetService says more watches and warnings are likely as a moisture‑laden subtropical system brings heavy rain, severe easterly gales and large seas from Wednesday through to Friday.
Mon, Mar 23
People in the far north of Queensland are bracing for destructive winds and heavy rainfall.
Environment
Fri, Mar 20
It was set to be the first category five system to hit Cape York since Cyclone Mahina killed more than 300 people in March 1899.
World
The monster storm was upgraded for the second time on Thursday morning, producing wind gusts up to 285km/h as locals brace for impact in Far North Queensland.
Thu, Mar 19
Kiwis from across the region sent photos to 1News, showing the celestial phenomenon in all its glory.
Sun, Mar 15
The 50kg German Shepherd was bundled into a helicopter by a police officer outside the town of Katherine.
Fri, Mar 13
A "cool southerly change" has rapidly brought down temperatures in the Garden City this afternoon.
MetService said while the wind had eased off this morning, two new fronts would dish up heavy rain for much of the country.
Thu, Mar 12
Forecasters warn of strong winds, humid nights and possible thunderstorms as the system approaches, though the worst of the weather is expected to stay offshore.
Wed, Mar 11
Road Knights MC removed from the Gangs Act list; a Christchurch carpet salesman dodging trial in Australia; and a tropical low which may get "uncomfortable".
Crime and Justice
Tue, Mar 10
MetService said a low is expected to bring larger-than-usual waves in parts of the upper North Island later this week.
Mon, Mar 9
Metservice meterologist Katie Lyons told 1News a cold front from the Southern Ocean will move up the South Island on Monday.
Sun, Mar 8
The sheriff’s office told residents to "seek shelter immediately" following reports of an unconfirmed tornado, a severe thunderstorm watch and strong winds.
Sat, Mar 7
MetService's Heather Keats said "we are aware of it, we’re watching it closely".
Fri, Mar 6
Lower air pressure, La Niña and warm oceans fuelled a season of floods, landslides and temperature extremes – a preview of New Zealand’s climate future in a warming world.
Thu, Mar 5
Only Auckland and Northland will escape single‑digit lows on Monday into Tuesday, with inland centres dipping close to freezing and frost possible in the south.
Sun, Mar 1
