MetService earlier warned of heavy rain and damaging winds this afternoon, but it's now removed that warning.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in place for most western parts of the country, until 6am tomorrow.

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10 Dec: An urgent recall's been issued for two Akaroa King Salmon products over a potential listeria contamination

09 Dec: Officials are opening State Highway 47 - with restrictions - after a large fire in Tongariro National Park was fully contained

09 Dec: A Fire and Emergency director is concerned for the entire country heading into summer

09 Dec: Waves as high as three metres could potentially be heading for the north of Japan - on the back of this morning's 7.6 magnitude earthquake

08 Dec: Residents of Whakapapa Village have been advised to prepare for possible evacuation as fire burns near Tongariro National park

08 Dec: Red-hot temperatures this week could increase the risk of scrub fires

08 Dec: An early Christmas present for West Coast Department of Conservation rangers

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