Category: weather
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Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Off West Coast of New Zealand
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand's South Island on July 7, 2025, at 12:53:42 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered at 47.217S, 165.595E, with a depth of 10 km.…
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New Zealand Weather: Settled Start to Final Week of School Holidays
The final week of school holidays begins with settled weather for most of the country, offering opportunities for outdoor activities before a change later in the week. Clear skies and high cloud will keep temperatures cool in northern and western…
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Heavy Rain Expected to Hit New Zealand This Week
A front moving from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring heavy rain to New Zealand from Wednesday, July 9, through Saturday, July 12, 2025, according to MetService. The most intense rainfall is anticipated on Friday, July 11, affecting northern…
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Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, on July 6, 2025, at 03:07:24 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, centered at 30.501S, 177.936W, had a depth of 35 km. Its location was approximately 860.5…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
New Zealand is set to experience a mix of weather conditions over the coming days, according to the latest Severe Weather Outlook from MetService. Issued on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 9:44 am, the outlook covers the period from Tuesday,…
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Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand reports on All Blacks win, Long Covid in children, and more
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories, including All Blacks coach Scott Robertson lauding positive aspects of a tight win over France. It said public health researchers are emphasizing the importance of preventing initial infection to avoid long-term COVID…
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Heavy Rain Warning Lifted for Hawke's Bay
MetService has lifted the Heavy Rain Warning for Hawke's Bay, specifically areas at and north of Wairoa township. Issued at 8:17pm on Saturday, July 5, 2025, the warning was rescinded as the heavy rain eased. "Rain is easing and the…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather
New Zealand is expected to have minimal risk of severe weather this week, according to MetService. A ridge of high pressure lies across the South Island, with a south to southeast flow affecting the North Island on Monday, July 7,…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain Expected in Hawke's Bay
A severe weather warning has been issued for Hawke's Bay due to an approaching front bringing heavy rain. The warning, issued at 9:42 am on Saturday, July 5, 2025, forecasts significant rainfall, particularly in the northern part of the region.…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on South Island crashes, carbon auctions, All Blacks
RNZ is reporting that two people died Friday night in separate crashes in the South Island. One crash occurred in Canterbury, and the other in Tasman, RNZ said. Further details were not immediately available. In other news, RNZ reports that…
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Media Monitor: Taranaki residents battle flooding during thunderstorm
RNZ is reporting that thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Taranaki on Thursday. Up to 280mm of rain fell over parts of Taranaki over 24 hours, with slips and sewage overflows also reported. One resident, Taryn Utiger, said Ōkato streets flooded…
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MetService: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather Across New Zealand
A cold front is expected to move northwards across the upper North Island, while a ridge of high pressure builds over the South Island on Sunday, July 6, 2025, according to MetService. The weather outlook, issued at 10:13 am on…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for Nelson and Marlborough
A severe weather watch has been issued for northern Nelson and Marlborough due to an active trough front bringing heavy showers to the already saturated region. The watch, issued at 7:36 am on Friday, July 4, 2025, covers Tasman north…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Showers Expected in Nelson and Marlborough
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 7:36 am on Friday, July 4, 2025, for northern Nelson and Marlborough. An active trough is expected to bring heavy showers to these already saturated regions this morning and early…
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Earthquake Hits Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on July 3, 2025, at 10:39:25 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 62.627S, 158.971W. Its location was approximately 2368.4 km…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:32pm on Thursday, July 3, 2025, for the Bay of Plenty and northern Gisborne regions due to an active front bringing heavy rain. The warning is in effect as the…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
A severe weather watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty and northern Gisborne as an active front moves eastwards, bringing heavy rain and possible thunderstorms. The watch, issued at 8:32pm on Thursday, July 3, 2025, warns of localised…
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Travel Advisory Issued for Taranaki Region Due to Flooding
New Zealand Police are advising motorists to avoid driving in the Taranaki region due to deteriorating conditions. Heavy rain and surface-level flooding have been reported across the area. For those who must travel, police urge drivers to turn on their…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Extended State of Emergency, Court Cases
RNZ is reporting that a state of emergency in Nelson Tasman has been extended by a week, as Civil Defence is deployed and residents brace for more floods. It said weather warnings and watches are in place across both islands…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Weather Alerts, Woolworths Error, Diddy Case
1 News is reporting that severe weather alerts are in place for much of New Zealand. It said heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for the Bay of Plenty and the top of the South Island. Severe thunderstorms are…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Snow Expected in New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService for central and northern New Zealand, along with heavy snow for parts of the South Island. The alert, updated Thursday afternoon, notes that Heavy Rain Warnings and Watches for Tasman, Nelson,…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for central and northern New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong winds expected. Heavy snow is also possible for higher elevations of Otago and South Canterbury. The warning, updated Thursday afternoon, notes that…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Snow Expected in New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued for central and northern New Zealand, as well as parts of the South Island, with heavy rain, strong winds, and heavy snow expected. The warning, issued at 1:32pm on Thursday, July 3, 2025,…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Upper North Island
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued by MetService for the upper North Island, valid from 1:00pm to 10:00pm on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The affected areas include Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, and Taranaki.…
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New Zealand Hit by Severe Weather: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Snow
New Zealand is experiencing a barrage of severe weather, with heavy rain, strong winds, and potential thunderstorms hitting the North Island, while the South Island faces a heavy snow watch. The wild weather is expected to last from Thursday, July…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for North Island
A cold front is expected to move across the North Island on Saturday, potentially bringing heavy rain to some areas, according to MetService. The Severe Weather Outlook, issued at 9:52am on Thursday, forecasts that the front will move northwards across…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Snow Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for central and northern New Zealand, as well as parts of the South Island, effective from Thursday, July 3, 2025. The warning, released by MetService at 9:23 am, highlights the likelihood of heavy…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Snow Expected in New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued for central and northern New Zealand, as well as parts of the South Island, effective 9:23 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The alert anticipates heavy rain and strong winds for central and…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Upper North Island
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the upper North Island, valid from 12:00pm to 10:00pm today, July 3, 2025, according to MetService. The affected areas include Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, and Taranaki.…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for North Island Regions
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, and the far north of Gisborne. The watch is valid for five hours, from 7:00pm Thu 3 Jul to 12:00am Fri 4 Jul. MetService warns…