Thames

At 01:44 PM

Morning cloud with the chance of a shower and early frosts, then fine. Southerlies developing by afternoon.

Fine. Southerlies developing before dawn.

Fine. Southeasterlies.

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Tides

It's hoped the $5m equipment will help prepare the area for future disasters.

It would have projected how climate change could affect rainfall frequency and intensity.

Up to 30mm of rain fell in Auckland this morning, with gusts of 70km/h on harbour bridge.

Residents were advised to stay indoors due to high gas pollution levels.