Category: weather
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Severe Weather Outlook: Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:49 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, indicates a series of weather events across New Zealand. A frontal rainband is expected to move north over the central part of the country on…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for South Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the South Island, with heavy rain and strong winds expected from Sunday into Monday. A front moving across the island from the Tasman Sea will bring periods of intense rainfall and severe…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for South Island
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService at 10:05 am on Saturday, May 24, 2025, for parts of the South Island. An incoming front from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring heavy rain and strong north to…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for South Island
A severe weather watch has been issued for parts of the South Island, with heavy rain and strong northwest winds expected. A front moving over the South Island from the Tasman Sea on Sunday and Monday will bring periods of…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for South Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the South Island, with heavy rain and strong northwest winds expected. A front moving over the island from the Tasman Sea on Sunday and Monday will bring heavy rain and strong winds.…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on health budget, wellness day, clean air, and sports
Radio New Zealand is reporting that patients, advocates, and doctors are saying that Budget 2025 has denied access and caused harm to blood cancer patients due to no new funding for medicines. Separately, thirty healthcare agencies are coming together for…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Heavy Rain Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:46 am on Friday, May 23, 2025, indicates a series of weather events affecting both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The outlook spans from Sunday, May 25, to Wednesday,…
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New Zealand Braces for Potential Severe Weather After Sunny Spell
Most of New Zealand is set for settled, sunny weather leading into the weekend, thanks to a high-pressure system, with temperatures expected to rise after recent cold nights. However, MetService warns of a potential change by Sunday, with clouds increasing…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for Late May 2025
A high-pressure system is expected to bring minimal severe weather risk to New Zealand on Saturday, May 24, 2025, according to MetService. However, the outlook changes on Sunday, May 25, as a strengthening northerly flow and embedded fronts move onto…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on May 20, 2025, at 21:09:04 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 54.795S, 130.150W. Its location was approximately…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Rain Possible Late Sunday
A ridge of high pressure is currently over most of New Zealand, posing minimal risk of severe weather through Saturday, May 24, 2025. According to the MetService, on Sunday, May 25, 2025, a ridge will persist over the North Island,…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region on May 19, 2025, at 23:31:27 UTC. The quake, centered at 31.198S, 178.426W, had a depth of 63 km. Its location was approximately 771.1 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New Zealand.…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Through Saturday, Potential for Gales and Heavy Rain on Sunday
A ridge of high pressure is expected to cover northern and central New Zealand on Thursday, with strong westerlies and a weak cold front affecting the far south of the South Island. MetService reports a minimal risk of severe weather…
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, on May 19, 2025, at 05:48:32 UTC. The quake, centered at 30.169S, 177.279W, had a depth of 10 km. Its location was approximately 919.8 km NNE of Hicks Bay, New…
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MetService Lifts Road Snowfall Warning for Lewis Pass
MetService has lifted the Road Snowfall Warning for Lewis Pass (SH7) issued earlier today. As of 10:31 am on Monday, May 19, 2025, snow is no longer expected to settle on the road. MetService encourages reproduction of this content with…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather
New Zealand is set to experience a period of stable weather under high pressure, according to the latest Severe Weather Outlook from MetService issued at 9:54 am on Monday, May 19, 2025. The outlook, which extends to Saturday, May 24,…
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Heavy Rain Watch Lifted for Northland, Auckland, and Great Barrier Island
MetService issued a Severe Weather Watch at 8:05 am on Monday, May 19, 2025, announcing that heavy rain has eased in parts of the upper North Island. Consequently, the Heavy Rain Watch has been lifted for Northland, Auckland, and Great…
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Heavy Rain Warning Lifted for Bay of Plenty Ranges
MetService reported at 8:05 am on Monday, May 19, 2025, that heavy rain has eased in parts of the upper North Island. The Heavy Rain Warning previously in effect for the ranges of Bay of Plenty east of Opotiki has…
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Road Snowfall Warning Issued for Lewis Pass
MetService has issued a road snowfall warning for Lewis Pass (SH7), valid until 10:00 am today. Snow showers are expected near the summit, with potential accumulation of 1 to 2 cm above 800 metres. The warning, issued at 7:14 am…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Arthurs and Porters Pass
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for two passes in New Zealand. Arthurs Pass (SH73) may see snow flurries down to 800 metres early Monday morning, between 1:00am and 7:00am on May 19, 2025. However, little to no snow accumulation…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for Upper North Island
A Severe Weather Watch has been issued by MetService at 8:14pm on Sunday, May 18, 2025, for heavy rain affecting parts of the upper North Island. A front is expected to move east across the region Sunday night and early…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain Expected in Upper North Island
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:14pm on Sunday, May 18, 2025, for heavy rain affecting parts of the upper North Island. A front is expected to move east across the region, bringing heavy rainfall and…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Upper North Island
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and the Coromandel Peninsula until 5:00 a.m. Monday. Issued at 8:01 p.m. on Sunday, the watch anticipates a front moving eastwards, bringing a moderate risk of thunderstorms…
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Teens Rescued After River Mishap in Tararua Forest Park
Two 15-year-old boys were rescued after one was swept down the Ngatiawa River in Tararua Forest Park. The teens were returning from an overnight hike to Kapakapanui Hut when they attempted to cross the rising river. Constable Alex McCormack reported…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and Coromandel Peninsula
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northland, Auckland (excluding Great Barrier Island), and later for Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula north of Whangamata. Issued at 1:44pm on Sunday, May 18, 2025, the initial watch is valid…
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Minimal Risk of Severe Weather for New Zealand Next Week
A weakening cold front is expected to move northwards over southern and central New Zealand on Tuesday, followed by a new ridge of high pressure, according to the MetService Severe Weather Outlook issued on Sunday, May 18, 2025. A cold…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Arthurs and Porters Pass
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Arthurs Pass and Porters Pass. For Arthurs Pass (SH73), the warning is valid for six hours, from 1:00am to 7:00am on Monday, May 19, 2025. Rain is expected to turn to snow on…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued for parts of southern and central New Zealand, effective 9:17am Sunday, May 18, 2025. An active low-pressure system is moving east across central New Zealand, bringing heavy rain and strong northwest winds. Warnings…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Hit New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of southern and central New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong northwest gales expected. An active low-pressure system is moving east across the central region, bringing hazardous conditions. Warnings and Watches…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Northland, Auckland and Coromandel
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northland, Auckland (excluding Great Barrier Island), the Coromandel Peninsula north of Whangamata and Great Barrier Island. The watch, issued by MetService at 8:16 am on Sunday, May 18, 2025, warns of a…