Category: weather
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New Zealand Weather: Thunderstorms to Clear for Calm Weekend
New Zealand is set for a change in weather, with thunderstorms expected to clear, giving way to a calm weekend. Today, Thursday, will see thunderstorms, potentially with hail, especially in Otago, South Canterbury, Inland Southland, Bay of Plenty, and the…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for South Island
A front moving onto the South Island on Monday, December 15, is expected to bring a period of heavy rain and strong northwest winds, according to MetService. The west of the South Island and about the Alps are most likely…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Expected
A strong southwesterly flow is expected to spread northwards over New Zealand on Friday, followed by easing southwest winds on Saturday as high pressure moves in. Sunday will see a northerly flow developing, with strong winds in exposed parts of…
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Warm Start to the Week for Aotearoa New Zealand
Aotearoa New Zealand is experiencing a warm start to the week, with settled conditions dominating much of the country. After last week’s thunderstorms, the weather has taken a calmer and warmer turn. The North Island is enjoying dry westerlies, clear…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Northwesterlies and Southwesterlies Expected
A slow-moving front is expected to move northwards over the South Island and weaken, while a weak ridge of high pressure persists over the North Island, according to MetService. A subtropical low-pressure system is expected to remain slow-moving well to…
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South Island Weather Warnings Lifted as Heavy Rain, Gales Ease
MetService has announced the lifting of severe weather warnings previously in place for parts of the South Island. Issued at 8:20 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, the warnings for heavy rain and northwest gales have been rescinded as conditions…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for South Island, New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for parts of the South Island, New Zealand, effective Sunday, December 7, 2025. An active front moving northwards is expected to bring heavy rain and northwest gales. The front is forecast to weaken over…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Rainfall Expected in Southern New Zealand
A front approaching the south of the South Island on Tuesday is expected to bring a strengthening northwest flow over the southern South Island. There is low confidence that northwesterlies could reach severe gale about exposed parts of southern Fiordland,…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Rainfall Expected in South Island
A front approaching the south of the South Island on Tuesday is expected to bring a strengthening northwest flow over the southern part of the island. According to the MetService, there is a low confidence that northwesterlies could reach severe…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for South Island, New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for parts of the South Island, New Zealand, effective Sunday, December 7, 2025. An active front is expected to bring heavy rain and northwest gales, weakening as it moves over central New Zealand on…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports rising nitrate levels in South Canterbury town
Radio New Zealand is reporting that nitrate levels are rising in a small South Canterbury town. It said some council water supplies in the town were previously off limits for extended periods due to breaches of drinking water standards.
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for South Island, New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for parts of the South Island, New Zealand, effective Sunday, December 7, 2025. An active front is expected to bring heavy rain and northwest gales, weakening as it moves over central New Zealand on…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Rain Expected in South Island
A weakening front is set to move northwards over New Zealand's South Island on Monday, December 8, 2025, bringing with it a risk of severe weather. According to the MetService Severe Weather Outlook issued on Saturday, December 6, a Strong…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Expected in New Zealand's South Island
A weakening weather system is expected to move northwards over New Zealand's South Island on Monday, December 8, 2025, while a ridge of high pressure covers the North Island. A Heavy Rain Watch remains in effect for the Westland ranges…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ on Retirement Village Changes
Consumer NZ is reporting that changes to retirement village rules will give more certainty to future residents but not to those who fought for them. It said the changes are a blow to current residents. Consumer NZ also provided a…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for South Island
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for parts of the South Island, forecasting heavy rain and northwest gales. An active front is expected to move onto the South Island on Sunday, bringing adverse conditions before weakening over central New…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports Watercare delays plant opening
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Watercare has delayed the opening of the Onehunga treatment plant by two years. The facility was shut three years ago, after the detection of substances linked to cancer and immune problems, RNZ said. In…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Fiordland
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Warning for Fiordland, anticipating heavy rain on Sunday due to an active front. The public is advised to stay informed with the latest forecasts. The Orange Heavy Rain Warning is in effect for Fiordland…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge to Undergo Essential Maintenance Over Summer
Auckland Harbour Bridge will undergo essential maintenance over the summer holiday period, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced. The work includes annual resurfacing on the southbound clip-on lanes between Friday, December 26, 2025, and Monday, January 5, 2026. During…
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Auckland's SH16 Strand Project Nears Completion
Auckland's SH16 The Strand Optimisation Project - stage two improvements are nearing completion, with all major works expected to be finished by the Christmas Holidays, weather permitting. Next week, the project team will complete line marking on the shared-use path.…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand's South Island
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:37 am on Friday, December 5, 2025, indicates that a front, preceded by a strong northwesterly flow, will move northeast over the lower South Island on Sunday, December 7, 2025. There is…
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Severe Weather Warning: Gales and Heavy Rain Forecast for South Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the South Island, with strong gales expected today and heavy rain forecast for Fiordland on Sunday. MetService advises residents to stay updated with the latest forecasts. An orange-level heavy rain warning is…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge on December 4, 2025, at 03:14:36 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered at 54.898S, 129.313W, with a depth of 10 km. The epicenter was located approximately 3478.3…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for December
Auckland residents should prepare for upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 20 (SH20), according to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. The work will take place between 10pm and 5am on the following dates: * Massey Road to Puhinui Road on…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for December 7
Auckland drivers should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has advised that maintenance work is scheduled for State Highway 18 (SH18) between Albany Highway and Tauhinu Road on Sunday, December 7, from 9pm to 5am. During this…
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Heatwave Returns to Eastern Regions of New Zealand
Most regions of New Zealand will experience sunny conditions this weekend, particularly the North Island, as high pressure builds, bringing settled weather. However, the South Island will have a more varied forecast. MetService has issued a Strong Wind Watch for…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:53am on Thursday, December 4, 2025, indicates a minimal threat of severe weather for Saturday, December 6, 2025, as high pressure affects much of New Zealand. However, a front is expected to…
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Severe Gale Warnings Issued for New Zealand's Eastern Regions
Severe weather warnings have been issued for parts of New Zealand, according to MetService. The affected areas include the eastern North Island, the Chatham Islands, and the lower South Island. These warnings are due to an active low-pressure system passing…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Threaten North Island and Chatham Islands
A severe weather warning was issued at 8:26pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for parts of the North Island and the Chatham Islands. An active low-pressure system over central and northern New Zealand is expected to move east, passing close…
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Northcote Motorway On-Ramp Closed Due to Flooding
The Northcote on-ramp to the Northern Motorway is closed due to flooding. Crews are working to unblock the drains. There is no estimated time for reopening. Motorists are advised to expect delays and should either delay travel or use an…