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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Key New Zealand Passes
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Lewis Pass (SH7), Porters Pass (SH73), and Crown Range Road. The warning for Lewis Pass is valid for six hours, from 3:00am to 9:00am on Monday, June 9, 2025, with a forecast of…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Thunderstorms and Downpours Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:46 am on Sunday, June 8, 2025, indicates potential thunderstorms and downpours for northern and central New Zealand. The forecast highlights a convective rain-band moving from the Tasman Sea, impacting the country…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Porters Pass and Crown Range Road
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass (SH73) and Crown Range Road. For Porters Pass, valid for seven hours from 3:00am to 10:00am on Monday, June 9, 2025, 3 to 4 cm of snow is expected above 800…
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MetService Lifts Severe Weather Watch for Chatham Islands
The MetService has lifted its Strong Wind Watch for the Chatham Islands, issued earlier today. A deep low-pressure system, situated just west of the Chatham Islands, initially posed a threat of severe northerly gales. However, the MetService has announced that…
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Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand reports on psychedelic drug trials, gas reserves, and more
Radio New Zealand is reporting that broadcaster Sonia Gray is participating in psychedelic drug trials. RNZ said Gray never thought she would take the one drug she was most afraid of, but she did so in the name of research.…
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MetService Issues Road Snowfall Warnings for Lewis and Porters Pass
MetService issued road snowfall warnings at 6:45 am on Sunday, June 8, 2025, for Lewis Pass (SH7) and Porters Pass (SH73). According to the announcement, a few snow flurries are possible this afternoon at Lewis Pass, but no accumulations are…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for Chatham Islands
A severe weather watch has been issued for the Chatham Islands, effective from 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, to 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Issued at 8:03 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, the MetService warns…
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MetService Issues Road Snowfall Warnings for Lewis and Porters Pass
MetService issued road snowfall warnings at 3:08pm on Saturday, June 7, 2025, for Lewis Pass and Porters Pass. While a few snow flurries are possible this afternoon at Lewis Pass (SH7), no accumulations are expected on the road. Porters Pass…
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MetService Cancels Snowfall Warning for Desert Road (SH1)
A Road Snowfall Warning for Desert Road (SH1), issued at 12:20pm on Saturday, June 7, 2025, has been cancelled. MetService reports that snow is no longer expected to affect the road. The warning, originally issued by the Meteorological Service of…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Lewis and Porters Pass
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Lewis Pass (SH7) and Porters Pass (SH73), valid until 2:00pm on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Snow is no longer expected on Desert Road (SH1), Arthurs Pass (SH73), and Dunedin to Waitati Highway (SH1).…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather Through June 12
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService on Saturday, June 7, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather affecting New Zealand through Thursday, June 12, 2025. A strong cold southerly flow over central New Zealand is expected to ease…
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Road Snowfall Warning Issued for Desert Road (SH1)
A road snowfall warning has been issued for Desert Road (SH1) this morning. MetService reports that snow showers may affect the road near the summit between 10:00am and 12:00pm today, Saturday 7th June 2025. Accumulation of snow is expected to…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Several Highways
Road snowfall warnings have been issued by MetService for several New Zealand highways. The Desert Road (SH1) is under a snow advisory from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 7, with potential accumulations of 1 to 2 cm…
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Media Monitor: Christchurch Housing Plans Mostly Rejected
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the Christchurch City Council's housing plans have been largely rejected by the government. Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger said the decision was a setback after a lot of work. \ \ RNZ also reports that…
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Severe Weather Watch: Gales Possible for Chatham Islands
A severe weather watch has been issued for the Chatham Islands, where northerly gales are possible. The warning, issued at 7:53 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, indicates a deep low-pressure system is situated just west of the islands, bringing…
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Severe Weather Warning: Gales Threaten Chatham Islands
A severe weather warning has been issued for the Chatham Islands due to a deep low-pressure system, according to MetService. The system, located just west of the islands, is expected to bring northerly gales today and tomorrow morning. A watch…
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Road Snowfall Warning Issued for Desert Road (SH1)
A Road Snowfall Warning has been issued for Desert Road (SH1), effective from 5:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday, June 7, 2025. MetService forecasts that snow showers may affect the road above 800 metres during Saturday morning and early afternoon. Accumulation…
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New Zealand Roads Face Snowfall, Warnings Issued
Snowfall warnings have been issued by MetService for several roads across New Zealand. The Desert Road (SH1) may see 1 to 3 cm of snow accumulate above 800 metres between 5:00am and 3:00pm on Saturday. The Lewis Pass (SH7) is…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Snow and Gales Forecast for New Zealand's South Island and Chatham Islands
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Watch for heavy snow in inland parts of the South Island and possible severe gales about Westland and the Chatham Islands. The watch, issued at 8:04pm on Friday, June 6, 2025, warns of a…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Snow and Gales Forecast for New Zealand's South Island and Chatham Islands
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:04pm on Friday, June 6, 2025, forecasting heavy snow for inland parts of the South Island and potential severe gales for Westland and the Chatham Islands. A strong, cold southeasterly…
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Media Monitor: Māori MPs Suspended, Cook Strait Ferries Cancelled
RNZ is reporting that Te Pāti Māori co-leaders received a 21-day suspension from Parliament following a debate over their haka protest. It said Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke received a seven-day suspension. RNZ also reported that Cook Strait ferries have been canceled due…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Gales Possible in Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, and Chatham Islands
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:40 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, indicates a low confidence of severe southwest gales affecting coastal areas of Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa south of Cape Kidnappers on Sunday morning. There is…
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New Zealand Roads Face Snowfall as MetService Issues Warnings
Snowfall warnings have been issued for multiple roads across New Zealand, with accumulations expected from Friday afternoon through Saturday. The MetService issued the warnings at 10:39 am on Friday, June 6, 2025, detailing potential snow accumulations on several key routes.…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Snow and Gales Forecast for Parts of New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService for parts of the South Island and the Chatham Islands, effective Friday, June 6, 2025. The watch indicates a risk of heavy snow in inland areas of Canterbury and Marlborough, between…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Snow and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 9:26am on Friday, June 6, 2025, forecasting heavy snow for the eastern South Island and potential severe gales for Westland and the Chatham Islands during Friday and Saturday. A strong,…
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Southern Police Warn of Black Ice and Snow on Southland Roads
Southern Police are urging motorists in Southland and Otago to exercise extreme caution due to hazardous road conditions. Black ice has already caused accidents, and snow is expected to worsen conditions later today. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported in…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
Multiple road snowfall warnings have been issued across New Zealand by MetService, predicting hazardous conditions on key routes. The warnings, issued at 8:37pm on Thursday, June 5, 2025, cover several passes and highways in the South Island and one in…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Snow and Gales Forecast for South Island
A severe weather watch has been issued for parts of the South Island, with heavy snow expected in Otago and Canterbury, and possible severe gales in Westland. A strong, cold southeasterly flow is forecast to move up the country on…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Snow and Gales Forecast for South Island
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:00pm on Thursday, June 5, 2025, forecasting heavy snow for Otago and Canterbury, and potential severe gales for Westland. A strong, cold southeasterly flow is expected to move across the…
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Heavy Snow Warning Issued for Otago and Canterbury
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService for Otago and Canterbury, with heavy snow expected, and possible severe gales about Westland during Friday and Saturday. A strong, cold southeasterly flow is predicted to move up the country, bringing…