Category: weather
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for Christmas and Beyond
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:19am on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, indicates potential for severe weather across parts of New Zealand from Christmas Day through the weekend. On Thursday, December 25, a front is expected to affect…
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New Zealand Christmas Weather Forecast: Rain and Wind Expected
A "hairy" few days are expected in New Zealand leading up to Christmas, with a significant shift in weather patterns. According to MetService, a surge of wet and warm air from the Tasman Sea will bring rain to the South…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for Christmas Week
A west to northwest flow is expected to cover New Zealand on Christmas Eve, with embedded fronts affecting the North Island and southern and western parts of the South Island. According to the MetService Severe Weather Outlook issued on Monday,…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Balleny Islands Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Balleny Islands region on December 21, 2025, at 13:12:48 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake's epicenter was located at 61.983S, 161.417E, with a depth of 10 km. The quake was approximately…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for Christmas Week
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:28 am on Sunday, December 21, 2025, indicates a likelihood of heavy rain and strong winds across parts of New Zealand from Tuesday, December 23rd, through Boxing Day. On Tuesday, a front…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Robot Caregivers, Language Trauma
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand faces a healthcare worker shortage, and a robot designer based in London, Rich Walker, is discussing the challenges of creating robot caregivers to help fill some of those gaps. It said a new report…
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Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Balleny Islands Region
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Balleny Islands region on December 20, 2025, at 06:57:10 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 63.894S, 172.707E. The epicenter was…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for North and South Islands
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:06 am on Saturday, December 20, 2025, indicates that a front from the Tasman Sea will move across central and northern areas of the North Island on Monday, December 22, 2025. A…
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Media Monitor: RNZ covers Community Services Card eligibility, politics, sports and home security
RNZ is reporting that its advice columnist Susan Edmunds has addressed a question about whether a child can get a Community Services Card. It said New Zealand First leader Winston Peters offered advice to anyone considering challenging a sitting Prime…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge to Undergo Essential Maintenance Over Summer
Auckland Harbour Bridge will undergo essential maintenance during the summer holiday period, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced. Traffic will be able to travel across the bridge in both directions at all times. The works are weather dependent and…
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New Zealand Civil Aviation Bill Passes Third Reading, Modernizing Aviation Regulations
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New Zealand has released an update on its recent activities, including the passage of the Civil Aviation Bill, responses to weather events, and updates to safety and security measures. Keith Manch, Director of Civil…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Fronts Approaching, Minimal Severe Weather Risk
A weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:47am on Friday, December 19, 2025, indicates a series of fronts approaching New Zealand. On Sunday, December 21, a weak ridge of high pressure will cover most of the country, but a front…
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Search Called Off for Missing Climbers on Aoraki/Mount Cook
The search for two climbers missing on Aoraki/Mount Cook has been called off after search teams found evidence suggesting they were caught in a large ice avalanche. Authorities believe the climbers are deceased. The men began their ascent on Friday,…
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New Zealanders Brace for Kaleidoscopic Weather Ahead of Christmas
New Zealand is set for a week of changeable weather leading up to Christmas, with heavy rain, below-average temperatures, and a brief settled spell all in the forecast. MetService has issued Yellow Heavy Rain Watches for the Ranges of Westland,…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk
A weakening front is expected to move northwards over the North Island on Saturday, December 20, 2025, while a cold southwesterly with embedded fronts affects central and southern New Zealand. According to MetService, snowfall is possible on the South Island…
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South Island Braces for Cold Snap and Possible Snowfall
A front is expected to move rapidly northwards over the South Island this Friday, followed by a cold southwesterly flow, according to MetService. Snowfall is possible on mountain passes about the southern and central South Island. There is low confidence…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Cold Southwesterly Flow Expected
A front is expected to move rapidly northwards over the South Island on Friday 19 December 2025, followed by a cold southwesterly flow, according to MetService. Snowfall is possible on mountain passes about the southern and central South Island. MetService…
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New Zealand Weather Alert: Front Approaching South Island
A front approaching the lower South Island is expected to bring brief heavy rain to western areas and Southland on Friday, December 19, 2025. According to MetService, snowfall is possible on mountain passes in the far south of the South…
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Severe Weather Warnings Lifted for South Island
MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings and watches for the South Island, issued earlier today at 9:43 am. The warnings, which covered heavy rain and severe northwest gales, are no longer in effect as conditions have eased. A front,…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Hit South Island
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for parts of the South Island, effective Monday evening. An active front, preceded by strong northerlies, is moving north, bringing heavy rain and severe gales. The public is advised to stay updated with the…
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Search Underway for Two Overdue Climbers on Aoraki Mount Cook
A search is underway for two climbers who are overdue on Aoraki Mount Cook. According to Inspector Vicki Walker, Aoraki Area Commander, "There are currently strong winds and rain in the area." Police Search and Rescue and Department of Conservation…
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Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
Heavy rain and strong northwest winds are impacting parts of the South Island, with the North Island bracing for similar conditions on Tuesday. A cold front is moving up the country, bringing periods of heavy rain and strong northwesterlies, followed…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:28 am on Monday, December 15, 2025, indicates potential weather hazards for New Zealand. On Wednesday, December 17, a front is expected to move east of the North Island. There is low…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales for South Island
MetService has issued a severe weather warning at 9:40 am on Monday, December 15, 2025, for parts of the South Island, citing the likelihood of heavy rain and severe northwest gales. An active front preceded by strong, moist northerlies is…
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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 severe northwest gales. An active front, preceded by strong and moist northerlies, is expected to move over the South Island on Monday, followed…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:14 am on Sunday, December 14, 2025, indicates that a front will move rapidly northeast from the South Island onto the North Island on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. This front is expected…
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Media Monitor: Hipkins Promises Different Labour
RNZ is reporting that Chris Hipkins is promising a different Labour party after the last election saw the end of Labour's six years in government. Hipkins is returning to the opposition benches just 10 months after becoming prime minister. In…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:27am on Saturday, December 13, 2025, indicates a front moving northeast across New Zealand. The front is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to both the South and North Islands.…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Police Minister, Bravery Awards, and More
RNZ is reporting that Police Minister Mark Mitchell has addressed the Jevon McSkimming saga, discussing the IPCA report, Ms. Z, and related emails. It said Mitchell spoke about when he learned about Ms. Z, his relationship with Coster, and why…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:46 am on Friday, December 12, 2025, indicates a period of unsettled weather for New Zealand. A large high, currently over the North Island, is moving east, allowing a northerly flow to…
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