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Severe Weather Warning Issued for North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and severe gales affecting large parts of New Zealand. A significant low-pressure system deepening east of the North Island is bringing the severe conditions, with the worst expected overnight Sunday and…
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Heavy Rain Forecast for North Island
MetService has issued Heavy Rain Watches for Great Barrier Island, the Coromandel Peninsula, and northern Gisborne/Tairawhiti. A strong and humid southeast flow is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of the upper and eastern North Island over the coming…
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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 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: 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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Canterbury Residents Urged to Prepare for Severe Winds
Canterbury residents are being urged to prepare for severe weather as a red wind warning and state of local emergency have been declared for Thursday, October 23rd. Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander, advises residents to avoid non-essential travel and…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Deportation Law Changes, Budget Hole
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Immigration Minister Erica Stanford is defending proposed deportation law changes. It said the changes would allow for the deportation of permanent residents convicted of crimes, even if they have lived in New Zealand for…
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New Zealand Welcomes Meteorological Spring Amidst Weather Warnings
Meteorological spring has arrived in New Zealand, bringing a mix of settled conditions and weather warnings. After a winter marked by harsh winds, the transition began on Monday, September 1st. Southerly winds are ushering in cooler air, leading to frosty…
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New Zealand Welcomes Meteorological Spring with Weather Warnings
New Zealand has entered meteorological spring with a mix of severe weather conditions. After harsh winter winds, southerly winds are bringing cooler air and potential frosts. A Severe Gale Warning is in effect for Stewart Island, accompanied by Strong Wind…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
New Zealand's MetService has issued a severe weather warning at 9:40 am on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, for southern and central regions. A subtropical low is expected to move southeast along the northern and eastern North Island, bringing heavy rain…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Ridge of High Pressure Dominates, Low Confidence of Severe Weather
New Zealanders can anticipate a week of varied weather conditions, according to MetService's latest severe weather outlook issued on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The immediate forecast for Monday, August 25, indicates that a ridge of high pressure will cover most…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A significant rain event is expected to impact western and northern New Zealand on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, according to MetService. A front, preceded by a strong moist northeast flow, will move east over the country. Severe weather watches and…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 11:47 am on Saturday, July 26, 2025, forecasts a significant rain event for western and northern New Zealand starting Monday, July 28, 2025. An active trough over the Tasman Sea is expected…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for many parts of New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to impact several regions. The warning, released by MetService at 8:54pm on Friday, July 11, 2025, highlights the risks associated…
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Media Monitor: 1News reports red heavy rain warning for parts of Tasman
1News is reporting that a red heavy rain warning has been issued for the Tasman District as more downpours are expected across New Zealand. It said orange rain warnings have been issued in Auckland, Waikato and Coromandel, and are expected…
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Red Warning Issued for Heavy Rain in Tasman District
The MetService has issued a Red Warning for Heavy Rain for the Tasman District, in consultation with the Tasman District Council. The warning, issued at 9:59 am today, is valid until 11 pm tonight and covers the Tasman District about…
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Red Warning Issued for Heavy Rain in Tasman District
A severe weather warning has been issued for many parts of New Zealand, with a Red Warning for Heavy Rain in the Tasman District. A strong, moist northerly flow is expected to bring heavy rain and gales across the country…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather
Heavy rain and severe gales are forecast to hit New Zealand, with MetService issuing numerous Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Watches and Warnings. The most significant impacts are expected on Friday as a front moves in from the Tasman Sea,…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for Nelson and Marlborough
A severe weather watch has been issued for northern Nelson and Marlborough due to an active trough front bringing heavy showers to the already saturated region. The watch, issued at 7:36 am on Friday, July 4, 2025, covers Tasman north…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
A severe weather watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty and northern Gisborne as an active front moves eastwards, bringing heavy rain and possible thunderstorms. The watch, issued at 8:32pm on Thursday, July 3, 2025, warns of localised…
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MetService Lifts Weather Warnings for Otago and Southland
MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings and watches for Otago and Southland, issued at 8:04pm on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The heavy rain warning for Dunedin and Clutha has also been lifted, as the rain has eased. The Meteorological…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for central and southern New Zealand, with an active front bringing heavy rain and northwest gales from Wednesday through Friday. The MetService has issued Orange level Heavy Rain Warnings for several regions, and…
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Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast to End School Term in New Zealand
New Zealand is bracing for a significant shift in weather as the school term concludes, with MetService forecasting heavy rain and strong winds across both islands. After a spell of cold mornings, including a record low of -4.2℃ in Christchurch,…
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MetService Cancels Snowfall Warning for Desert Road (SH1)
A Road Snowfall Warning for Desert Road (SH1), issued at 12:20pm on Saturday, June 7, 2025, has been cancelled. MetService reports that snow is no longer expected to affect the road. The warning, originally issued by the Meteorological Service of…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Cold Southerly Flow Expected to Hit New Zealand
A large, deep low-pressure system is expected to bring a strong, cold southerly flow to central New Zealand on Saturday, June 7, 2025, according to MetService. Snow is anticipated down to 200-300 metres in parts of the eastern South Island,…
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New Zealand Braces for Stormy Week and Cold Snap
New Zealand is bracing for a week of stormy weather and a cold snap, with the first week of June bringing rain, strong winds, and potential snowfall. MetService has issued warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across various regions…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for Early June 2025
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:32 am on Saturday, May 31, 2025, indicates a low confidence of warning amounts of rain in several regions of New Zealand on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. These areas include Northland, eastern…
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MetService Issues Road Snowfall Warning for Milford Road
MetService issued a Road Snowfall Warning for Milford Road (SH94) at 7:46am on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The warning indicates that snow is not expected to settle on the road. MetService encourages reproduction of this content with attribution. The forecast…
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MetService Lifts Road Snowfall Warning for Lewis Pass
MetService has lifted the Road Snowfall Warning for Lewis Pass (SH7) issued earlier today. As of 10:31 am on Monday, May 19, 2025, snow is no longer expected to settle on the road. MetService encourages reproduction of this content with…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Threaten New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of southern and central New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong northwest gales expected to impact both the South and North Islands. An active low-pressure system is moving east across the…
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