Category: weather
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Severe Gale Risk for Southern New Zealand
A high moving east of the North Island is extending a ridge over northern New Zealand. A front over the Southern Ocean will reach the south of the South Island on Monday night, bringing moist northwesterlies. MetService has issued a…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports Christopher Luxon meets world leaders
RNZ is reporting that Christopher Luxon met with Japan's new Prime Minister and other world leaders. It said a bilateral meeting with the Indonesian president went much longer than other formal sit downs, lasting for more than an hour.
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Lost Walker Prompts Safety Reminder in Southland
A solo day walk turned into a rescue mission in Southland after a tramper became lost on the Makarewa Falls Track on Labour Day. Southland Police are urging anyone heading into the bush to ensure they are adequately prepared. Police…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Strong Winds Possible in Southern New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:25 am on Friday, October 31, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand on Sunday, November 2, 2025, due to a high-pressure system. However, by Monday, November 3,…
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New Zealand Weather Forecast: Settled Weather Expected After Halloween Showers
New Zealand will experience a mix of weather conditions over the next few days, with a settled change expected for the weekend. Today, Thursday, showers and rain will persist in Northland and the western South Island, with rain extending to…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: High Pressure Dominates, Minimal Severe Weather Expected
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 8:58 am on Thursday, October 30, 2025, indicates a large high-pressure system will dominate New Zealand's weather. Through Sunday, November 2, 2025, the country will experience minimal risk of severe weather. On…
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Wellington's Mayor-Elect Announces Deputy and Council Structure
Wellington’s Mayor-elect Andrew Little has announced his pick for Deputy Mayor and the structure for Council committees for the new 2025-28 triennium. In other news, the Toi Pōneke Arts Centre, collaborating with Tuatahi Creatives and Massey University, has launched an…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Off New Zealand's South Island
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand on October 29, 2025, at 07:20:27 UTC. The quake was centered at 47.086S, 164.787E, with a depth of 10 km. Its epicenter was approximately…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk
A weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:01am on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather in New Zealand through Monday, November 3, 2025. On Friday, October 31, a front embedded in a southwesterly flow will…
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New Zealand Weather Forecast: From Snowy South to Sunny Weekend
Aotearoa New Zealand is experiencing an unstable south to southwest flow, bringing showers and snow, with thunderstorms expected in some areas. The unsettled weather is expected to clear by the end of today, leading to a mix of showers and…
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High Winds May Impact Auckland Harbour Bridge
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has warned that strong winds may affect the Auckland Harbour Bridge today, Tuesday, October 28, until approximately 2 PM. Wind gusts could reach 75-85km/h until midday, with a chance of exceeding 90km/h between…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk
A weather outlook issued at 9:59 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather in New Zealand through Sunday, November 2, 2025. On Thursday, October 30, a low to the north of the country may…
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Heavy Snow Warning Issued for Canterbury High Country
MetService issued a Severe Weather Warning at 9:32 am on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, for heavy snow affecting the Canterbury region. A cold southwest flow over the South Island is bringing snow to low levels. A Warning is in force,…
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Orange Wind Warning Issued for Wellington Region
MetService has issued an Orange wind warning for the Wellington region, effective tomorrow (Labour Day). The warning forecasts severe gale northerlies, with damaging gusts reaching 130 km/h in exposed locations. The public is advised to take precautions and stay safe…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for much of New Zealand, effective Monday night and Tuesday morning, as an active low-pressure system moves across the country from the Tasman Sea. The warnings include Orange Rain Warnings for Northland and the…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for much of New Zealand, with an active low-pressure system from the Tasman Sea bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The warning, issued at 9:10pm on Monday, October 27, 2025, also forecasts heavy…
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Traffic Congestion on State Highway 1
Significant traffic congestion is currently affecting northbound traffic on State Highway 1 between Piarere and Tīrau. The Police Media Centre advises motorists to anticipate delays and explore alternative routes if possible to avoid the congestion in the Bay of Plenty.
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, indicating a significant storm will impact much of New Zealand today and Tuesday morning. An active low-pressure system moving across the country is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand from Wednesday, October 29th, to Saturday, November 1st, 2025. The forecast, released at 9:43 am on Monday, October 27th, 2025, details the weather…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for New Zealand
New Zealand is bracing for a significant storm as an active low-pressure system moves across the country during Labour Day and Tuesday morning. MetService has issued several severe weather warnings, including heavy rain, strong wind, and heavy snow, for various…
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Severe Storm Expected to Hit New Zealand on Labour Day
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:26 am on Sunday, October 26, 2025, forecasts a significant storm to impact much of New Zealand on Labour Day, Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The complex trough of low pressure over central…
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Severe Weather Warning: Storm to Hit New Zealand on Labour Day
A significant storm is forecast to impact much of New Zealand during Labour Day and Tuesday morning, prompting severe weather warnings from MetService. An active low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea will move across the country, bringing heavy rain and…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Emergency Continues After South Island Storm
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the state of emergency in Southland and Clutha, New Zealand, will likely remain in place into next week. Officials made the announcement following a severe storm in the South Island. RNZ also reported that…
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Severe Storm Predicted to Hit New Zealand on Labour Day
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:25 am on Saturday, October 25, 2025, forecasts a significant storm to impact much of New Zealand on Labour Day, Monday, October 27, 2025. A complex trough of low pressure moving from…
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Media Monitor: Thousands Without Power in New Zealand
Radio New Zealand is reporting that more than 25,000 homes and businesses across Southland and south Otago could be without power for some time. RNZ also reports that extreme winds have wreaked havoc across the lower South Island, where some…
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Earthquake Strikes East of North Island, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck east of the North Island of New Zealand on October 24, 2025, at 08:31:41 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered at 35.685S, 179.470W, with a depth of 10 km. The…
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New Zealand Weather: Settled Weekend Before Severe Weather Returns on Monday
After a week of wild weather, New Zealanders can look forward to a more settled weekend before another severe weather event arrives on Monday. Thursday saw extreme conditions across the country, with infrastructure and properties damaged, power cuts, flooding, and…
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Auckland Motorway Closures Announced for October 28-31
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight motorway closures between October 28 and 31, according to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. These closures are necessary for essential motorway improvements and maintenance work. Any work delayed by bad weather will be completed…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain, Snow, and Gales Forecast
A strong westerly flow is expected to cover New Zealand, bringing a series of severe weather conditions across the country. Issued at 10:20am on Friday, October 24, 2025, the MetService outlook warns of potential impacts from Sunday, October 26, through…
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MetService Lifts Strong Wind Warning for Tararua District
MetService has lifted the Strong Wind Warning for Tararua District. Issued at 7:28 a.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, the alert indicated that west to northwest winds were affecting the region. MetService has confirmed that these winds are now easing,…