Category: general_weather
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands on April 5, 2026, at 17:20:47 UTC. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake originated at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located approximately 695.5 km northeast of…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake has been recorded in the Kermadec Islands region, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The event occurred on April 5, 2026, at 17:10:42 UTC, with its epicenter located at 31.941S, 178.593W. The earthquake's depth was measured…
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Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes South of Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands on April 5, 2026, at 13:22:16 UTC. The seismic event originated at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located 709.3 km northeast of Hicks Bay, New Zealand. Other…
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MetService Forecasts Potential Heavy Rain and Strong Winds for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a possibility of heavy rain and strong winds across New Zealand from Tuesday, April 7th, to Friday, April 10th. On Tuesday, a low moving south of the North Island could bring rain…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Gantry Removal Tonight, Expect Delays
Motorists travelling north on State Highway 1 (SH1) after the Auckland Harbour Bridge are advised of a full northbound closure between Stafford Road and Onewa Road tonight, April 5, from midnight to 5am. The closure is for the removal of…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on Northland fatal crash, NRL player departure, daylight saving
RNZ is reporting on several top stories from the weekend. The outlet said a person has died after a vehicle plunged into a tree in Northland, and investigations into the cause of the crash are underway. RNZ also reported on…
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Westland Ranges Heavy Rain Warning Lifted
The Meteorological Service of New Zealand Ltd (MetService) has lifted its heavy rain warning for the Westland Ranges north of Haast. The warning was in effect due to a slow-moving front that brought heavy rain to the central South Island…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Off New Zealand Coast
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 occurred off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island on April 4, 2026, at 08:12:51 UTC. The seismic event, identified by the U.S. Geological Survey with event ID us6000smic, took place at…
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Westland Ranges Face Heavy Rain Warning
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Westland District, north of Haast. The warning is in effect for four hours, from 8:00 PM Saturday, April 4, 2026, to 12:00 AM Sunday, April 5, 2026.…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Potential for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Early Next Week
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook for New Zealand, indicating a northeast flow across the country starting Monday, April 6, 2026. There is low confidence that a warning for heavy rain will be needed in northern Northland late Monday.…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred in the Kermadec Islands region on April 3, 2026, at 02:33:50 UTC. The seismic event originated at a depth of 217 kilometers. The epicenter was located 850.5 km northeast of Ngunguru, New Zealand, and 870.9…
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MetService Forecasts Potential Warning-Level Rain Across New Zealand
MetService is forecasting potential warning amounts of rain across New Zealand from Sunday, April 5th, to Wednesday, April 8th. The outlook highlights moderate confidence for warning-level rain in the ranges of the Grey District, Westland District north of Haast, and…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Westland and Canterbury Ranges
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Westland District north of the Haast River, effective from 11:00pm Friday, April 3, 2026, to 12:00am Sunday, April 5, 2026. The warning is in orange, with expectations of…
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New Zealand Faces Potential Heavy Rain Over Weekend
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook indicating a significant weather system is expected to affect New Zealand from Saturday, April 4, 2026. A ridge currently lies across the North Island, while a slow-moving frontal system is forecast to bring…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for April
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 20 (SH20) in Auckland next week. The work, scheduled for April 7, 8, and 9, will involve full lane closures and ramp restrictions to ensure safety…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for April 6
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance work on State Highway 18 (SH18) in Auckland on Monday, April 6. The work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled. Motorists are advised to check the NZTA Journey Planner for…
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Easter Weekend Weather: A Mixed Bag Across New Zealand
New Zealanders can expect a varied weather picture across the country this Easter weekend, with opportunities for outdoor activities interspersed with periods of cloud and showers. MetService meteorologist John Law noted that while the weather will be mixed, most people…
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New Zealand Faces Potential Severe Weather as Fronts Approach
New Zealand is set to experience a shift in weather patterns, with a risk of severe weather developing from Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Initially, a large high pressure system will bring minimal risk of severe weather on Thursday, April 2nd.…
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New Zealand Weather: Chilly Mornings and Settled Conditions Expected for Easter Week
New Zealand is set to experience a more settled week of weather following last week's significant rainfall, as a large high-pressure system moves in from the west. This system is bringing classic autumn conditions, characterized by cool mornings and sunny…
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for Early April
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook for the upcoming week, indicating a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand for the first few days of April. High pressure is expected to dominate the weather patterns from Monday, March…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Easing Winds and Minimal Severe Weather Risk
New Zealand is set for a period of easing weather as a strong southwest flow diminishes, according to the latest outlook from MetService. By Tuesday, March 31, 2026, a large high over the Tasman Sea will approach the country. There…
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New Zealand Faces Continued Severe Weather with Heavy Rain and Gales
MetService has issued a severe weather warning, highlighting significant heavy rain and gales affecting various regions of New Zealand. A deep sub-tropical low and its associated fronts are currently moving across the country, bringing strong northeast winds and heavy rainfall.…
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New Zealand Faces Significant Heavy Rain and Gale Warnings
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong gales affecting various regions of New Zealand today, as a deep sub-tropical low and its associated fronts move across the country. The warnings come with the potential for dangerous…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Gale-Force Winds
MetService has issued severe weather warnings across New Zealand as a deep sub-tropical low and associated fronts are set to bring significant heavy rain and strong northeast winds over the next few days. This event is described as impactful and…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected
MetService has issued significant severe weather warnings across New Zealand, with a deep sub-tropical low and associated fronts bringing heavy rain and strong northeast winds. The event is expected to be impactful, with multiple hazards affecting many regions over the…
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Auckland State Highway Maintenance Scheduled
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to carry out essential maintenance work on Auckland's state highway network. The work will primarily affect State Highway 2 (SH2) between Monument Road and Dimmock Road, and between Monument Road and Heaven Road.…
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Balleny Islands Region
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was detected in the Balleny Islands region on March 26, 2026, at 01:06:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located at 61.143S, 154.654E. This location is approximately 1843.4 kilometers…
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Red Weather Warning Issued for Northland as Severe Rain and Wind Batter New Zealand
New Zealand is experiencing severe weather conditions, with a Red Heavy Rain Warning in effect for eastern Northland until Friday morning. Over 200mm of rain has already fallen in parts of the region in the last 24 hours, leading to…
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New Zealand Braces for Continued Severe Weather with Red Warnings in Place
New Zealand is currently experiencing severe weather conditions, with heavy rain and strong winds continuing to affect the country. A Red Heavy Rain Warning remains in effect for eastern Northland until the early hours of Friday morning, March 27, 2026.…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected
New Zealand is set to experience a significant multi-hazard weather event as a deep sub-tropical low and its associated fronts move across the country over the next few days. MetService has issued severe weather warnings, forecasting heavy rain and strong…