Category: weather
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South Island Braces for Heavy Rain and Gales
The South Island of New Zealand is bracing for severe weather as an active front approaches, bringing heavy rain and strong northwest gales from Wednesday through Friday. MetService has issued Severe Weather Watches for several regions and warns of potential…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, predicting significant weather events across New Zealand from Wednesday, June 25, through Saturday, June 28, 2025. On Wednesday, high confidence exists for rainfall reaching warning criteria in Fiordland, the Westland District, and the…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gale-Force Winds Forecast
New Zealand is bracing for a period of severe weather, according to the MetService Severe Weather Outlook issued on Sunday, June 22, 2025. A strong northerly flow is expected to develop over the country as a ridge of high pressure…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on parking prices, Luxon's China visit, and more
RNZ is reporting on several stories this morning. A researcher in New Zealand is examining car parking prices, inspired by similar research conducted in Australia. Christopher Luxon's first official trip to China is facing challenges, according to an analysis by…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:06 am on Saturday, June 21, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather for Monday, June 23, and Tuesday, June 24. A weak front is expected to move over the North…
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Media Monitor: Luxon Concludes China Trip, House Fires, and Water Rate Hikes
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has concluded his trip to China. He dismissed suggestions that China is collaborating with Russia, Iran, or North Korea. Luxon's comments come in response to allegations made by a top…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Front Approaching New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 8:29 am on Friday, June 20, 2025, indicates a mix of weather patterns across New Zealand. A ridge of high pressure is currently situated over the northern and central regions. Simultaneously, a…
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MetService: Snow Unlikely on Milford Road (SH94) This Morning
MetService issued a road snowfall warning for Milford Road (SH94) at 7:17 am on Friday, June 20, 2025. The forecast indicates that snow is unlikely on the road this morning. MetService encourages the reproduction of this content with attribution. However,…
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Road Snowfall Warning Issued for Milford Road
A road snowfall warning has been issued for Milford Road (SH94) by MetService, valid for 13 hours from 7:00pm Thu 19 Jun to 8:00am Fri 20 Jun. Snow is possible in heavy showers or thunderstorms from this evening to Friday…
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Media Monitor: NZ pauses funding to Cook Islands after China dealings
One News is reporting that New Zealand has paused nearly $20 million in funding to the Cook Islands. A spokesperson for Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the developmental funding would not continue “until the Cook Islands Government takes concrete steps…
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Road Snowfall Warning Issued for Milford Road
A road snowfall warning has been issued for Milford Road (SH94), effective from 6:00pm today until 8:00am tomorrow. Issued at 9:42am today, the warning anticipates snow in heavy showers or thunderstorms. Accumulation of 1 or 2 cm is possible near…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 8:34 am on Thursday, June 19, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather for most of New Zealand until Tuesday, June 24, 2025. A weak ridge of high pressure is expected…
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Earthquake Strikes Off West Coast of New Zealand's South Island
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand's South Island. The quake, which occurred at 14:51:54 UTC on June 18, 2025, was centered at 47.458S, 165.341E, with a depth of 10 km. Its location was approximately…
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MetService Issues Snowfall Warning for Milford Road
The MetService has issued a Road Snowfall Warning for Milford Road (SH94), effective from 6:00pm Thursday, June 19, to 10:00am Friday, June 20. The forecast indicates that snow is possible in heavy showers or thunderstorms from Thursday evening through Friday…
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MetService Issues Snowfall Warning for Milford Road
MetService has issued a Road Snowfall Warning for Milford Road (SH94), predicting snow from Thursday evening to Friday morning. Valid for 16 hours, from 6:00pm Thu 19 Jun to 10:00am Fri 20 Jun, the forecast indicates possible snow in heavy…
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MetService Issues Snowfall Warning for Milford Road
The MetService has issued a Road Snowfall Warning for Milford Road (SH94), effective from 6:00pm on Thursday, June 19, to 10:00pm on Friday, June 20. The forecast indicates that snow is possible in heavy showers or thunderstorms from Thursday evening…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:05 am on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather for most of New Zealand through Monday, June 23, 2025. An approaching front is expected to clear the…
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Media Monitor: Firefighters Battle Auckland Supermarket Blaze
Radio New Zealand is reporting that dozens of fire crews are battling a blaze at a central Auckland supermarket. It said the fire at the New World supermarket in Freemans Bay broke out around 11 a.m. Tuesday. All customers and…
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MetService: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather in New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 8:59am on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand from Thursday, June 19, through Sunday, June 22. On Thursday, fast-moving frontal rain-bands will move north…
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Frosty Start to the Week, Rain on the Horizon for New Zealand
A frosty start to the week is expected for much of New Zealand, with rain arriving later, according to MetService. Widespread frosts are forecast for areas south of the central North Island, with clear days, chilly nights, and some foggy…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook
A ridge of high pressure is expected to move onto the North Island, while a northerly flow develops over the South Island ahead of approaching fronts, according to MetService. The weather outlook, issued at 9:03am on Monday, June 16, 2025,…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on June 15, 2025, at 07:25:26 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 56.195S, 143.602W. Its location was approximately 2686.6 km…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:24 am on Sunday, June 15, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather for most of New Zealand through Friday, June 20, 2025. A southeasterly flow is expected to cover the…
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Media Monitor: Boat Fire Contained in Stanmore Bay
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a boat caught fire in Stanmore Bay early Sunday morning. It said the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. at Stanmore Bay on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze. No injuries…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Coromandel Peninsula
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Coromandel Peninsula, effective from midnight to 9:00 am on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Issued at 7:40 pm on Saturday, June 14, the MetService watch indicates conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for North Island
A trough embedded in an easterly flow is expected to bring rain or showers to the north of the North Island on Monday, June 16, 2025, according to MetService. A ridge of high pressure will build over the South Island.…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for North Island
A trough embedded in an easterly flow is expected to bring rain or showers to the north of the North Island on Monday, June 16, 2025, according to MetService. A ridge of high pressure will build over the South Island.…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Coromandel Peninsula
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Coromandel Peninsula, effective for eight hours from 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Issued at 9:41 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, the watch indicates conditions are favorable…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Embassy Closure, Investigation
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the Embassy of Israel in Wellington is closing amid international conflict. RNZ said the closure is part of a worldwide shuttering of the country's diplomatic missions. In other news, a scheduled test of Christchurch…
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Hits Balleny Islands Region
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Balleny Islands region on June 13, 2025, at 04:26:05 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 62.081S, 161.502E. Its epicenter was…
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