The thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain and hail.

Severe Thunderstorm Watches remain in place for Marlborough, Canterbury Plains and High Country, North and Central Otago and Dunedin.

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25 Dec: Bad weather's inbound for most of the country this evening and tomorrow

25 Dec: No reprieve for those in Vanuatu, with heavy rain worsening devastation following last week's 7.3 magnitude earthquake

25 Dec: Volunteers are working to support the people of Vanuatu, as the devastation continues into Christmas

25 Dec: Holiday greetings from Christchurch's Mayor, to those in the Garden City

25 Dec: A cold front is bringing wet weather to many parts of the country this Christmas

24 Dec: It's unlikely to be a sunny Christmas for most of the country

24 Dec: A plea to residents and visitors in the Queenstown Lakes District, to help save water this summer

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Today's News

Politics:
Hong Kong to crack down on notorious flats, but 'coffin homes' will stay 8:17

Law and Order:
Police are treating a house fire in Napier's Maraenui in the early hours of this morning as suspicious 8:17

Business:
New Zealanders are making healthier choices when it comes to alcohol according to industry groups 8:07

Law and Order:
Police are appealing for sightings of a Waikato man who vanished on Christmas Day 7:57

Sailing:
A chance for New Zealanders to make their mark on Australian waters in today's Sydney to Hobart yacht race 7:47

Basketball:
The first of NBA basketball's Christmas Day games is underway at Madison Square Garden 7:37

Rugby League:
The Breakers' shooting woes have seen them fall to an eighth consecutive loss in the Australian basketball league 7:27

International:
Russia says its looking into footage of Australian Oscar Jenkins captured in Ukraine 7:27

Business:
Retailers are hoping new consumer confidence numbers will deliver a fruitful Boxing Day 7:17

Politics:
A dozen inmates at Waikato's Waikeria Prison are facing misconduct charges - after being caught with homemade liquor on Christmas Eve 5:57

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