Category: general_weather
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Rain Expected
A severe weather outlook issued at 10:20am on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, indicates a week of unsettled weather for New Zealand. On Thursday, September 25, a front and associated low are expected to move east of the North Island. While…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Parts of New Zealand
A slow-moving front over central New Zealand is expected to bring heavy rain to several regions, prompting MetService to issue an Orange Heavy Rain Warning. The warning, issued at 7:59pm on Monday, September 22, 2025, highlights the risk of significant…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Offshore Betting Surge in New Zealand Football League
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand's national football league has become a magnet for offshore betting, raising concerns for sport integrity experts. It said figures obtained by RNZ reveal $212 million was wagered on the New Zealand men's domestic football…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService issued a severe weather outlook at 10:13 am on Sunday, September 21, 2025, regarding active fronts expected to impact New Zealand. On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, an active front over central New Zealand is expected to move slowly onto…
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Red Warning Issued for Severe Gales in Inland Canterbury
MetService has issued a severe weather warning at 9:55 am on Sunday, September 21, 2025, for heavy rain and severe north to northwest gales affecting southern and central New Zealand. An active front is moving northeast over the South Island,…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Adoption Bill, Weather, Alzheimers
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Parliament changed New Zealand's adoption laws this week. It said the bill was revealed at the last minute and completed within a day due to urgency and unanimous support. RNZ also reports a MetService…
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Red Warning Issued for Damaging Winds in Canterbury High Country
MetService has issued a Red Warning for Damaging Winds in the Canterbury High Country, effective from 10pm Saturday to 3pm Sunday. This escalation, made in consultation with the Canterbury Regional Council, is due to an active front bringing very strong…
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Severe Gale Warning Issued for Wairarapa and Tararua District
MetService issued a Severe Weather Warning at 12:06pm on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for strong winds affecting the lower North Island. The warning specifically targets Wairarapa and the Tararua District, where northwest gales are expected this afternoon. A Strong Wind…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Heavy Rain Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:40 am on Thursday, September 18, 2025, indicates a high likelihood of severe weather affecting parts of New Zealand. A moist northwest flow is expected to strengthen over the South Island ahead…
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Severe Gale Warning Issued for Wairarapa and Tararua District
MetService issued a Severe Weather Warning at 8:35 am on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for strong winds affecting the lower North Island. The warning specifically targets Wairarapa and the Tararua District, where northwest gales are expected. People in these areas…
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Remutaka Hill Road Closed Due to High Winds
The New Zealand Police have announced the closure of Remutaka Hill Road (SH2) due to a high wind warning. The road will remain closed until the winds ease, prioritizing public safety. Motorists are advised to plan for extra travel time,…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Braces for High Winds
Auckland Harbour Bridge is preparing for potential high winds tomorrow, Thursday, September 18, with MetService forecasting gusts between 75-85km/h from 9am to 2pm. Authorities will reduce the bridge to four lanes in each direction during the morning peak to ensure…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Potential for Severe Gales and Heavy Rain
An unsettled southerly flow over New Zealand is expected to ease as a high extends a ridge over the country. A strengthening northwest flow is expected over the South Island later this week, according to MetService. While the risk of…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Southern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather warning was issued at 9:29am on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, for southern and central New Zealand, anticipating heavy rain and strong northwest winds. A front, preceded by a strong moist northwest flow, is moving northeast across the…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
New Zealand is under severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds, effective from late Tuesday through Thursday. A strong, moist northwest flow preceding a front is expected to bring adverse conditions across a large part of the country.…
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Severe Weather Outlook: High Winds and Rain Expected Across New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, by MetService, indicates a series of weather events affecting New Zealand. On Thursday, September 18, a front preceded by a strong northwest flow will move northeastwards over the North Island,…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand, effective from late Tuesday through Thursday. A front preceded by a humid northwest flow is expected to bring heavy rain and severe gales to a large part of the country. Orange-level…
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New Zealand Weather: Brief Calm Before Winds Return Midweek
Following a weekend of strong winds, Aotearoa New Zealand is set for a brief period of improved weather conditions. MetService is forecasting brighter skies and warmer temperatures early this week, before winds strengthen and wet weather returns from Wednesday. The…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:57am on Monday, September 15, 2025, indicates that a front, preceded by a strong northwest flow, is expected to move over the South Island on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, followed by unsettled…
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Trampers Rescued in Middlemarch After Poor Planning
A group of five young adults was rescued in Middlemarch after setting out on a tramp in poor weather. The group got into difficulty and became lost, but were able to call for help around 7.30pm. Police Search and Rescue…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:40 am on Sunday, September 14, 2025, indicates that New Zealand is bracing for a period of unsettled weather. The forecast, which spans from Tuesday, September 16, to Friday, September 19, 2025,…
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Severe Weather Warning: Gales Ease in New Zealand
A severe weather warning issued by MetService at 7:42pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025, indicates that potential severe west to southwest gales affecting parts of New Zealand are easing. Gale west to southwest winds, which had been affecting much of…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Heavy Rain Forecast for New Zealand
New Zealand is preparing for a week of severe weather, according to the latest outlook from MetService issued at 10:24am on Saturday, September 13, 2025. An unsettled west to southwest flow is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Avoids Closure as Protest March Cancelled Due to High Winds
Auckland Harbour Bridge will remain open to southbound traffic tomorrow, as the planned protest march has been called off due to predicted high winds. NZ Police informed NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) that the protest would no longer cross…
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Severe Weather Outlook: High Winds and Heavy Rain Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 11:11am on Friday, September 12, 2025, indicates a week of unsettled weather for New Zealand. The forecast, which extends from Sunday, September 14, to Wednesday, September 17, 2025, warns of potential severe…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge: Wind Warning Issued for Friday
A wind warning has been issued for the Auckland Harbour Bridge for tomorrow, Friday, September 12, between 6am and 8am. Strong northwest winds are expected to impact the bridge, with MetService forecasting gusts between 75-85 km/h. NZ Transport Agency Waka…
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New Zealand Weather: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Strong Winds Forecast
New Zealand is bracing for a mixed bag of spring weather, with a fast-moving rainband set to cross the upper North Island on Friday, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds gusting up to 80 km/h. MetService has issued Heavy…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Snow Expected in New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued at 9:13am on Thursday, September 11, 2025, indicates a high chance of severe weather in parts of New Zealand. On Saturday, September 13, a brisk west to southwest flow will cover the country as a…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A low-pressure system is forecast to move southeast over the north of the North Island on Friday 12 September 2025, bringing heavy rain, possible localised downpours, and strong winds to parts of the island. A fast-moving cold front is expected…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Rain, Winds, and Snow Expected
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:53am on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, indicates a dynamic weather pattern for New Zealand. Thursday, September 11, will see a weak ridge moving over the country, with a band of rain spreading…