Category: weather
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:46 am on Saturday, November 15, 2025, indicates a high probability of severe weather affecting parts of New Zealand. A moist northerly flow is expected to strengthen ahead of an approaching front.…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Lotto, Vehicle Safety, and More
RNZ is reporting that a financial advisor is offering advice to anyone who wins Saturday's $55 million Lotto jackpot. It said a father has been fighting for Waka Kotahi to address the dangers of a vehicle braking system involved in…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Potential for Severe Gales and Heavy Rainfall
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:12 am on Friday, November 14, 2025, indicates a low to moderate risk of severe weather affecting parts of New Zealand. On Monday, November 17, a front is expected to move onto…
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Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge. The quake, which occurred at 09:41:29 UTC on November 13, 2025, was centered at 56.697S, 142.069W, with a depth of 10 km. The epicenter was located approximately 2792.9 km ESE of Waitangi,…
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Rainy End to the Week, Sunshine Expected on Sunday
New Zealand is set for a rainy end to the workweek, with a low-pressure centre bringing rain and showers to most regions. A Strong Wind Watch is in effect for Wellington and Wairarapa until 2pm today, with northwest winds potentially…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:56am on Thursday, November 13, 2025, indicates a low confidence of severe weather over the next few days. On Saturday, November 15, a front weakens as it moves east across the North…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for North Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the North Island, with a low and associated fronts expected to bring heavy rain and gales. The warning, issued at 8:47pm on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, covers a period from tonight through…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for North Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the North Island, with a low and associated fronts bringing heavy rain and gales. The warning, updated at 5:00pm on Wednesday, includes a Heavy Rain Watch for southern Waikato, Waitomo, and Taupo.…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Braces for High Winds
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has issued a warning for the Auckland Harbour Bridge, anticipating strong winds. A wind alert is in effect between 8pm and 11pm tonight, November 12, 2025, with gusts potentially reaching 90km/h. Should these…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Strong Winds Possible in Some Areas
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:20 am on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, indicates a potential for strong winds in parts of New Zealand. On Friday, November 14, a broad trough moving east across the North Island, followed…
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Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand's North Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the North Island of New Zealand, with a low-pressure system and associated fronts expected to bring heavy rain and gales. The warning, issued at 9:43 am on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, indicates…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A low-pressure system is expected to move southeastwards over northern and central New Zealand on Thursday, bringing rain to many areas. Heavy Rain Watches are in place for the upper North Island, with further updates expected closer to the event.…
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New Zealand Weather: Summer-like Temperatures and Possible Thunderstorms Forecast
MetService is forecasting a warm and wet start to the week for New Zealand, with summer-like temperatures and possible thunderstorms. The forecast covers the period from Monday, November 10th, to Thursday, November 13th. Maximum temperatures today (Monday) are expected to…
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Severe Weather Outlook: North Island Faces Potential Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
A low-pressure system moving from the north Tasman Sea towards the North Island is expected to bring a period of unsettled weather to New Zealand. Issued at 10:35 am on Monday, November 10, 2025, the MetService outlook highlights uncertainty regarding…
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Media Monitor: ABC News reports Philippines evacuates residents ahead of typhoon
ABC News is reporting that the Philippines has evacuated more than 100,000 residents across its eastern and northern regions ahead of Super Typhoon Fung-wong making landfall. In other news, police are investigating witness reports of a single gunshot heard near…
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Media Monitor: ABC News reports Philippines evacuates residents ahead of typhoon
ABC News is reporting that more than 100,000 residents across the eastern and northern regions of the Philippines have been evacuated ahead of Super Typhoon Fung-wong making landfall. In other news, police are investigating reports of a gunshot heard near…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Low Confidence of Severe Weather
A front is expected to move northwards over the North Island on Tuesday, followed by a ridge of high pressure. The MetService reports minimal risk of severe weather. On Wednesday, a low pressure system is expected to move southwards onto…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports firefighters return to wildfire
Radio New Zealand is reporting that firefighters have returned to Tongariro National Park to battle an out-of-control wildfire. RNZ said the large fire had triggered evacuations of trampers and caused the closure of a nearby highway.
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Severe Weather Outlook: Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A front and associated low are forecast to move northwards over the South Island, bringing rain to many areas and strong winds to parts of the South Island and southern North Island, according to MetService. The weather outlook, issued at…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Medicine Shortages, Flatmate Costs
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand is at risk of running out of some medicines if a global catastrophe strikes. It said a study found that none of the 10 most extensively prescribed pharmaceuticals could be manufactured locally. RNZ also…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:26 am on Friday, November 7, 2025, indicates potential severe weather across New Zealand. The forecast highlights the period from Sunday, November 9, to Wednesday, November 12, 2025. On Sunday, a front…
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New Zealand Forecast: Warmer Temperatures and Possible Thunderstorms
MetService is forecasting warmer temperatures than average for almost everyone in New Zealand over the next few days, with high pressure persisting over parts of the country. The outlook covers the period from Thursday, November 6th, to Monday, November 10th,…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook
A severe weather outlook issued at 10:13am on Thursday, November 6, 2025, by MetService indicates a developing weather system that may affect New Zealand. While a weak ridge lies over much of the country on Saturday, a front moving north…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Rain and Winds Forecast for South Island
A weather outlook issued at 10:05am on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, indicates that a front will bring rain and strong northwest winds to the southern South Island on Saturday, November 8, 2025, though watches or warnings are unlikely. A weakening…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk
A weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:19am on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand from Thursday, November 6, through Sunday, November 9, 2025. According to the forecast, a front will move…
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Hawke’s Bay District Enters Restricted Fire Season
Restricted Fire Season for most of the Hawke’s Bay District Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand -- Much of the Hawke’s Bay District will move into a restricted fire season from midday 4 November until further notice. A restricted fire…
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New Zealand Enjoys Warm, Dry Start to November After Wet October
Following a wet October, New Zealand is experiencing a warm and dry start to November. Wānaka and Queenstown, which had their second-wettest Octobers on record, will particularly welcome this change. Marlborough Anniversary Day began with sunshine and blue skies across…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather
A weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:25 am on Monday, November 3, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand for the upcoming days. The forecast spans from Wednesday, November 5, through Saturday, November 8, 2025.…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, forecasting minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand from Tuesday, November 4th, to Friday, November 7th, 2025. On Tuesday, a front is expected to move northeast to the east of the South…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Z Energy Apology, Online Scams Surge
RNZ is reporting that Z Energy has apologized for its 2022 ad campaign following legal action. Consumer groups and environmental organizations claimed the campaign was misleading and constituted greenwashing. RNZ also reports that New Zealanders are losing more money to…
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