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New Zealand Braces for Cold Snap with Snow and Strong Winds
MetService is forecasting a cold weekend for New Zealand, with snow expected in several regions. Following a night of intense rain, a "cold cup of winter" is predicted from Friday. Heavy Snow Watches and Warnings have been issued for Southland,…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
MetService has issued multiple road snowfall warnings across New Zealand, predicting snow accumulation on several key routes. The warnings, issued at 11:14 am on Thursday, June 5, 2025, cover various passes and highways. The Lewis Pass (SH7) is under a…
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Severe Weather Warnings: Gales and Heavy Snow Forecast for New Zealand
Severe weather warnings have been issued by MetService for parts of New Zealand. A strong northwesterly flow is affecting the North Island, while a cold southeasterly flow is expected to bring heavy snow to the South Island. People are advised…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Watch for New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService, warning of northwest gales for parts of the North Island on Thursday and heavy snow for the South Island on Friday and Saturday. A strong northwesterly flow is expected to persist…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Cold Southerly Flow Expected to Hit New Zealand
A large, deep low-pressure system is expected to bring a strong, cold southerly flow to central New Zealand on Saturday, June 7, 2025, according to MetService. Snow is anticipated down to 200-300 metres in parts of the eastern South Island,…
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SH2 Matawai Road Closed Between Gisborne and Opotiki
State Highway 2, Matawai Road, between Gisborne and Opotiki is closed due to multiple slips. The closure affects the stretch from the intersection with Back Ormond Road, Gisborne, to Opotiki. Roading crews are assessing and clearing obstructions. Due to the…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Arthurs Pass and Milford Road
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Arthurs Pass (SH73) and Milford Road (SH94). The warning for Arthurs Pass is valid for eight hours, from 2:00pm to 10:00pm on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Snow is expected on the road from…
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Snowfall Warnings Lifted for Several Passes, New Warning for Milford Road
MetService reports that snowfall warnings for Lewis Pass, Arthurs Pass, Porters Pass, and Lindis Pass have been lifted as of 7:47 am today. However, a new warning has been issued for Milford Road (SH94), valid from 11:00 am to 10:00…
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Northwest Gales Threaten Hawke's Bay; Other Weather Watches Lifted
A strong wind watch has been issued for Hawke's Bay, with northwesterly winds potentially reaching severe gale force in exposed areas. The watch is in effect for four hours, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025.…
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Severe Gale Warning Issued for Parts of North Island
Severe gale northwesterlies are expected to batter parts of the North Island, with MetService issuing strong wind warnings for Wairarapa, Wellington, and the Tararua District. The warning, issued at 7:13am today, forecasts gusts of 120km/h in exposed areas. The Orange…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain, Gales, and Snow Expected Across New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService, warning of heavy rain and gales across many parts of New Zealand. The conditions are expected to ease from Wednesday night into Thursday, with the possibility of heavy snow in Canterbury…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:54pm on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, forecasting heavy rain and gales across many parts of New Zealand. The conditions are expected to ease Wednesday night or during Thursday, with the…
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New Zealand Road Snowfall Warnings Issued by MetService
The MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for several passes in New Zealand. As of 8:52pm on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, warnings are in place for Lewis Pass, Arthurs Pass, Porters Pass, Lindis Pass, and Milford Road. For Lewis Pass…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Poll Shows Left Bloc Could Oust Coalition
Media Monitor: RNZ is reporting that a recent RNZ-Reid Research poll indicates that the left bloc in New Zealand would have enough support to remove the current coalition government from power. It said nearly two-thirds of the public feel the…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Key New Zealand Passes
The MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for several key passes in New Zealand. These warnings, released at 12:40pm on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, detail potential snow accumulations on major routes. The Lewis Pass (SH7) is under a warning for…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Key New Zealand Passes
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for several passes in New Zealand. The warnings, released at 10:09 am on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, detail potential snow accumulations on key routes. The Lewis Pass (SH7) is under a warning for three…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain, Gales, and Snow Expected in New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued across New Zealand, with heavy rain and gales expected in many areas on Wednesday and Thursday. Heavy snow is also possible about Canterbury. A low over the Tasman Sea is moving southeast and…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, predicting heavy rain and gales across many parts of New Zealand on Wednesday and Thursday. The warning, released at 10:05 am on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, highlights the potential for heavy…
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New Zealand Braces for Cold Snap and Snow
A cold southerly flow is set to spread across New Zealand, bringing snow and strong winds over the next few days, according to MetService. While warning amounts of snow are not expected, the conditions may cause travel disruptions, particularly in…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Key New Zealand Passes
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for three passes in New Zealand. Arthurs Pass (SH73) may see 2 to 5 cm of snow accumulate above 500 metres early Thursday morning. The warning is valid for three hours from 3:00am Thu…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain, Gales, and Snow Expected in New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued for New Zealand, with heavy rain and gales expected in many areas on Wednesday and Thursday. Heavy snow is also possible about Canterbury on Thursday. The MetService warns that a low over the…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, predicting heavy rain and gales across many regions on Wednesday and Thursday. A low-pressure system over the Tasman Sea is moving southeast, expected to cross the northern South Island overnight Wednesday…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain, Gales, and Snow Expected in New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService, warning of heavy rain and gales across many parts of New Zealand on Wednesday and Thursday. Heavy snow is also possible about Canterbury on Thursday. A low-pressure system over the Tasman…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, predicting heavy rain and gales for many parts of New Zealand on Wednesday and Thursday. Heavy snow is also possible about Canterbury on Thursday. A low over the Tasman Sea is…
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New Zealand Weather Review: May's Fluctuations and June's Chilling Forecast
New Zealand experienced fluctuating temperatures and near-to-above average rainfall in May, with high pressure dominating, according to MetService. A state of emergency was declared in Selwyn District due to a deep low east of the country, and Wellington region was…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for South Island Passes
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for three passes in the South Island. These warnings, released at 12:39pm on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, detail expected snow accumulations on key routes. Arthurs Pass (SH73) is under a warning for 7 hours,…
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New Zealand Braces for Stormy Week and Cold Snap
New Zealand is bracing for a week of stormy weather and a cold snap, with the first week of June bringing rain, strong winds, and potential snowfall. MetService has issued warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across various regions…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:25 am on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, forecasts a low-pressure system moving across central New Zealand on Thursday, June 5, followed by a cold southwesterly flow. Severe weather watches and warnings are…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Snow Expected
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService, warning of heavy rain and very strong winds across many parts of New Zealand on Wednesday and Thursday. Heavy snow is also possible in Canterbury on Thursday. A low-pressure system over…
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New Zealand Firefighters Return After NSW Flood Assistance
A team of specialist officers from Fire and Emergency New Zealand has returned home after assisting with flood relief efforts in New South Wales, Australia. The team, comprising four Community Liaison Officers and two Jurisdiction Liaisons, operated primarily in Taree…
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