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Cyclone Vaianu Moves Away, Showery Westerlies to Affect New Zealand
Cyclone Vaianu has moved offshore, continuing south away from Aotearoa New Zealand, and all associated watches and warnings have been lifted. Despite the cyclone's departure, a new Heavy Rain Watch has been issued for western parts of the North Island…
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Cyclone Vaianu Brings Destructive Winds and Heavy Rain to North Island
Cyclone Vaianu is currently tracking south towards the Bay of Plenty, bringing destructive winds, heavy rain, and large swells to New Zealand's North Island. As of Sunday morning, the cyclone's centre was located east of the Coromandel Peninsula, but its…
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Cyclone Vaianu Threatens New Zealand with Severe Winds and Heavy Rain
Cyclone Vaianu is expected to impact New Zealand this weekend, bringing a combination of damaging winds, heavy rain, flooding, and coastal inundation. A Red Strong Wind Warning has been issued for Coromandel and Great Barrier Island on Sunday, with forecasts…
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Tropical Cyclone Vaianu Threatens New Zealand with Severe Weather
New Zealand is bracing for the impact of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, which is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and hazardous seas across parts of the country from Saturday, April 9th, to Monday, April 13th. Although the system is…
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu Threatens New Zealand with Potentially Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain
Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is currently moving across the tropics and is forecast to head south towards New Zealand, bringing the potential for gales, heavy rain, and hazardous coastal conditions to parts of the North Island over the weekend. MetService…
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Tropical Cyclone Vaianu Threatens New Zealand with Severe Weather
MetService is closely monitoring Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, a Category 3 storm located west of Fiji, which has the potential to bring severe weather to New Zealand from Tuesday, April 7, to Sunday, April 12. The cyclone, named by the Fiji…
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Easter Weekend Weather: A Mixed Bag Across New Zealand
New Zealanders can expect a varied weather picture across the country this Easter weekend, with opportunities for outdoor activities interspersed with periods of cloud and showers. MetService meteorologist John Law noted that while the weather will be mixed, most people…
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New Zealand Weather: Chilly Mornings and Settled Conditions Expected for Easter Week
New Zealand is set to experience a more settled week of weather following last week's significant rainfall, as a large high-pressure system moves in from the west. This system is bringing classic autumn conditions, characterized by cool mornings and sunny…
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Red Weather Warning Issued for Northland as Severe Rain and Wind Batter New Zealand
New Zealand is experiencing severe weather conditions, with a Red Heavy Rain Warning in effect for eastern Northland until Friday morning. Over 200mm of rain has already fallen in parts of the region in the last 24 hours, leading to…
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New Zealand Braces for Continued Severe Weather with Red Warnings in Place
New Zealand is currently experiencing severe weather conditions, with heavy rain and strong winds continuing to affect the country. A Red Heavy Rain Warning remains in effect for eastern Northland until the early hours of Friday morning, March 27, 2026.…
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MetService Issues Red Rain Warning for Northland Amidst Approaching Subtropical Low
MetService has issued a Red Warning for Heavy Rain in eastern Northland, covering the area from Doubtless Bay to Whangārei, effective from 4pm Wednesday, March 25, to 4am Friday, March 27. This warning signifies the potential for extreme weather events…
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Severe Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Hit New Zealand
New Zealand is bracing for a significant shift in weather as a low-pressure system originating from the tropics is forecast to move into the Tasman Sea on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and large waves. The adverse weather is…
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New Zealand Weather: Settled North, Rain South Midweek
New Zealand can expect largely settled weather early this week, with a ridge of high pressure dominating. The North Island is forecast to experience mostly fine conditions with plenty of dry weather. Patchy cloud and isolated showers are possible, but…
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New Zealand Weather: Fronts Bring Wet, Windy Conditions
New Zealand is set to experience a period of unsettled weather from Monday, March 9th, to Thursday, March 12th, with fronts bringing wet and windy conditions to many areas. Monday will see cloudy, cool, and wet weather across the southern…
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Sunshine Expected for Most Weekend Events, South Island Faces Rain
New Zealanders can expect plenty of sunshine for weekend events across most of the country, though the South Island will see some rain and unseasonably warm temperatures. A ridge of high pressure will keep the North Island dry until Monday,…
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New Zealand Braces for Cold Snap Before Summer Returns
New Zealand is experiencing a significant drop in temperatures as March begins, with many areas waking up to single digits on Monday. MetService is forecasting even colder conditions for Monday night, with widespread frosts expected in the interior of the…
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New Zealand Faces Cold and Wet Start to Autumn
New Zealand is bracing for a cold and wet start to meteorological autumn, with a significant change in weather expected from Thursday, February 26th, through Monday, March 2nd. While recent days have been predominantly dry and warm, a cold front…
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New Zealand Weather: North Island to Enjoy Summer Warmth, South Island Faces Rain
New Zealand's meteorological summer is drawing to a close with contrasting weather patterns for the two main islands. Te Ika-a-Māui/North Island is set for dry and settled conditions for the majority of the working week, with a high-pressure system dominating.…
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Severe Weather Event Continues Across New Zealand
A significant severe weather event is ongoing across New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong winds continuing to impact large areas of the central and eastern North Island, and the northeastern South Island. Heavy swell is also affecting the southeastern…
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Severe Weather Event Continues Across New Zealand
A severe weather event is continuing to impact large areas of New Zealand, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the central and eastern North Island, and the northeastern South Island. The event, which began on Monday, February 16th, is…
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Wet and Windy Weekend Ahead for New Zealand
New Zealand is set for a significant weather shift this weekend, with a low-pressure system expected to bring wet and windy conditions to many areas. MetService is forecasting the end of the current warm spell, with cooler air pushing in…
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New Zealand Weather: Settled Start, Heatwave, Then Widespread Rain
Much of New Zealand is set for a classic summer weather pattern this week, beginning with settled conditions for northern and central regions. Dry days are anticipated from Northland down to Christchurch, though inland areas may experience isolated afternoon showers,…
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New Zealand Weather: Heavy Rain and Heatwaves Give Way to Sunshine
January 2026 saw New Zealand experience extreme weather, with record-breaking heat early in the month followed by intense rainfall. Tauranga Airport recorded its wettest day with 274.0mm of rain on January 21st, and also experienced its wettest January overall with…
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New Zealand Weather: Sunny Weekend Ahead, Wet and Windy Start to Next Week
Much of New Zealand is set for settled weather this weekend, with clear skies and warm temperatures expected across most of the North Island. Daytime highs are forecast to reach the mid to high 20s, with some eastern North Island…
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New Zealand Weather: Showers to Ease as Settled Conditions Arrive Mid-Week
New Zealand is set for a mixed start to the week, with cool showers expected before more settled conditions take hold. While minimal severe weather is forecast, the final week of January begins with showers and cooler temperatures, particularly for…
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Red Warnings Lifted After Record Rainfall, Travel Advisories Issued
Red Warnings for severe weather have been lifted across New Zealand as a tropical low that brought significant rainfall, particularly to the upper North Island, moves eastward. This event marked the 20th Red Warning issued by MetService since the highest…
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MetService Issues Red Warnings for Extreme Rainfall in North Island
MetService has issued Red Warnings for significant rainfall across parts of the North Island, signaling the potential for extreme weather impacts. The alerts cover Northland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, and northern Tairāwhiti Gisborne, effective from Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Red…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected
New Zealand is set to experience significant severe weather this week, with heavy rain and strong winds predicted for the North Island from Monday, January 19th, to Friday, January 23rd. Northland is currently under a Yellow Heavy Rain Watch until…
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New Zealand Braces for Wet and Stormy Week with Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
New Zealand is set for a week of unsettled weather, with heavy rain, downpours, and thunderstorms expected across the North Island and the northern part of the South Island. While the most intense weather is forecast for Thursday and Friday,…
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New Zealand Weather: Hot Spell Eases as Rain Approaches
New Zealand is experiencing a shift in weather patterns as the intense heat of the past weekend begins to subside, with rain forecast for the middle of the week. The North Island will see a return to average summer temperatures,…
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