Category: weather
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Faces Potential Closure Due to Strong Winds
Auckland Harbour Bridge users should prepare for potential disruptions as strong winds are forecast from 10pm tonight until 7am tomorrow. Wind gusts could reach 90km/h between 10pm and midnight tonight. There is an increased risk of gusts between 90-100km/h from…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:40am on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, indicates potential severe weather conditions for parts of New Zealand. On Friday, December 5, 2025, strong northwesterlies are possible about the South Island, with rain likely…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Threaten New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning at 9:48 am on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for central and northern New Zealand and the Chatham Islands. An active low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds as…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected in Central, Northern New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for central and northern New Zealand, with an active low-pressure system expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The system is forecasted to move onto the regions on Wednesday and shift…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 11:05am on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, indicates strong winds and heavy rain are expected to impact parts of New Zealand over the coming days. On Thursday, December 4, a large low east…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Threaten New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for central and northern New Zealand, with an active low-pressure system expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The system is forecasted to move onto the country on Wednesday and shift…
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Wellington Advent Calendar Returns with Over 50 Deals
The Wellington Advent Calendar is back, offering locals and visitors over 50 deals across Wellington cafés, restaurants, retail stores, events, and experiences throughout December and January. Wellington City Council made the announcement on December 1, 2025. The council encourages subscribers…
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New Zealand Braces for Active Start to Summer with Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
New Zealand is set for an active start to meteorological summer, with a broad range of weather conditions expected across the country. The North Island anticipates a warm, humid start, while the South Island will experience cooler temperatures. While the…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand's North Island
A large low-pressure system is forecast to move across the southern North Island on Wednesday, bringing windy and wet conditions to many areas. MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, indicating a moderate confidence of heavy rainfall warnings for eastern…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 11:05am on Sunday, November 30, 2025, indicates a period of unsettled weather for New Zealand. On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, a trough over the South Island is expected to bring rain to…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Flight Cancellations, Banking Updates, and Sports Wins
RNZ is reporting that airline passengers throughout New Zealand are experiencing flight cancellations, with more possible due to grounded Airbus A320 jets. It said the Banking Association is criticizing social media, technology, and telecommunications companies for insufficient scam prevention measures.…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 11:30 am on Saturday, November 29, 2025, indicates potential for rain and strong winds across New Zealand. On Monday, December 1, 2025, a trough is expected to move eastwards across the upper…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain for Southern New Zealand
A severe weather warning was issued at 11:04 am on Saturday, November 29, 2025, indicating that a deep low crossing the lower South Island on Sunday will bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of central and southern New…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for Southern New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 10:25 am on Saturday, November 29, 2025, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds for parts of central and southern New Zealand on Sunday. A deep low is expected to cross…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports freshwater fish at risk, Omaha Beach death
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a new freshwater fish report has found 28 percent of species are facing extinction and 32 percent are at risk of becoming threatened. It said the report highlights the declining state of waterways. Separately,…
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Wellington Prepares for a Dry Summer with Water Saving Tips
Wellington City Council has issued water conservation tips in anticipation of a dry summer. Wellingtonians are encouraged to take steps to save water while enjoying longer evenings, barbeques, and time in the garden. The capital's event calendar is also heating…
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New Zealand Braces for Rain and Gales as Low-Pressure System Approaches
A low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea is expected to move across southern and central New Zealand, bringing rain and potential severe weather from Sunday, November 30, 2025. MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, noting a low confidence of…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Central New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:28pm on Thursday, November 27, 2025, for central New Zealand. A series of fronts, preceded by humid northerlies, are expected to move across the region during Thursday night and Friday…
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New Zealand Weather: Heatwave Continues Amidst Warnings and Watches
New Zealand is set to experience a mix of wet weather and fine breaks, with consistently high temperatures. MetService has issued several weather warnings and watches across the country, effective from Thursday, November 27th, to Monday, December 1st. An Orange…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:49 am on Thursday, November 27, 2025, indicates potential weather hazards for New Zealand. On Saturday, November 29, fronts are expected to move onto the southern South Island while high pressure covers…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand's South Island
MetService has issued a severe weather warning at 8:51am on Thursday, November 27, 2025, for parts of southern and central New Zealand. A series of fronts, preceded by humid northerlies, are expected to bring heavy rain to western areas of…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for South Island
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Warning for the South Island, effective Wednesday night and Thursday. A series of fronts, preceded by humid northerlies, are expected to bring periods of heavy rain and northwest gales. An Orange level Heavy Rain…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, predicting potential heavy rain for parts of New Zealand. Issued at 10:29am on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the outlook covers weather patterns from Friday, November 28, to Monday, December 1, 2025. On Friday,…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook
MetService issued a severe weather outlook at 10:02am on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, detailing potential weather risks over the coming days. On Friday, November 28, fronts are expected to move onto the North Island, bringing rain, while a weak front…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for South Island
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the South Island, with heavy rain expected in western regions and gales in Fiordland and inland Canterbury. A series of fronts are expected to bring periods of heavy rain today and Thursday. North…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for West of South Island, New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService for the west of the South Island, New Zealand, effective from 6:00am to 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The warning, categorized as 'Orange', covers the Tasman area, west of Takaka.…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit Central and Southern New Zealand
Central and southern New Zealand are bracing for unsettled weather, with a strong northwest flow expected to bring heavy rain and potential severe gales on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook, highlighting the elevated…
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New Zealand Weather: Changeable Conditions Expected for Final Week of Spring
New Zealanders can expect a mix of weather conditions during the final week of spring, with warm, muggy conditions returning after a cool start. MetService forecasts a series of weather systems moving across the country, bringing rain and wind to…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit Southern and Central New Zealand
Unsettled weather is expected to affect southern and central New Zealand on Wednesday and Thursday, according to MetService. A strong northerly flow will cover the South Island on Wednesday, bringing a period of heavy rain to northern and western regions.…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
A low-pressure system approaching from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring unsettled weather to southern and central New Zealand. The MetService issued a severe weather outlook at 9:33 am on Sunday, November 23, 2025, warning of potential heavy rain…