Category: general_weather
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State Highway Closures in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti Due to Severe Weather
State highways in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti are experiencing closures and disruptions as the regions brace for severe weather. The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is closely monitoring the situation, with MetService issuing Orange warnings for strong winds and heavy rain.…
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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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Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti State Highways Face Potential Closures Amidst Severe Weather Warnings
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is closely monitoring severe weather conditions impacting Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti, with heavy rains and strong winds prompting updated warnings from MetService. Residents and travellers are strongly advised to avoid non-essential journeys as conditions…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and severe gales affecting the eastern, central, and southern North Island, Marlborough, North Canterbury, and the Chatham Islands. A significant low-pressure system deepening east of the North Island is expected to…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across significant portions of New Zealand, effective from Sunday, February 15, 2026. A deepening low east of the North Island is expected to bring substantial rainfall and severe…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gales Expected
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a deep low is expected to affect eastern parts of the North Island and upper South Island on Monday and Tuesday. The low, currently forecast to lie east of the North Island…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North Island and Marlborough
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across parts of the eastern and lower North Island, and Marlborough, beginning Sunday. A significant low is expected to deepen east of the North Island, bringing substantial rainfall…
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Waikato Police Warn Drivers of Flooded Roads
Police are urging motorists in the Waikato to drive with extreme caution and avoid attempting to cross flooded roads. Several local roads and highways across the district have been shut down due to heavy rain. Closures include State Highway 39…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warnings for Gisborne and Bay of Plenty
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for Gisborne/Tairawhiti and the eastern Bay of Plenty, effective from Saturday, February 14, 2026. A humid northeast flow is bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and localised downpours to the North Island. A deep low…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North Island
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the North Island, anticipating heavy rain, thunderstorms, and localized downpours due to a humid northeast flow. A deep low forming northeast of the island is expected to bring sustained heavy rain, particularly to…
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State Highway 1 Flooded in Taupō
State Highway 1 is currently experiencing significant flooding in the Oruanui, Taupō area. Police began receiving reports of the flooding around 6:30 pm. Thankfully, no one has been reported to be injured. Police are advising the public to stay sheltered…
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Flooding and Slips Block Major Waikato Highways
State Highway 31 and State Highway 39 in the Otorohanga District are currently blocked due to significant flooding and slips. Police were alerted to the slips around 5:30 PM. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The public is advised to…
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Police Urge Outdoor Enthusiasts to Prioritize Safety After Recent Incidents
Southern Police Search and Rescue are reminding the public to be well-prepared for outdoor activities following a series of rescue operations since the start of the year. Inspector Matthew Scoles, Southern District's Operations Manager, highlighted the unpredictable nature of New…
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MetService Forecasts Heavy Rain and Gales for Eastern New Zealand
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook indicating a significant low-pressure system is expected to affect eastern parts of the North Island and the upper South Island starting Sunday, February 15, 2026. The low, located east of the North Island,…
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MetService Warns of Significant Low Affecting Eastern New Zealand
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook indicating a significant low is expected to affect eastern parts of the North Island and upper South Island starting Sunday, February 15, 2026. The low, located east of the North Island, is forecast…
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North Island on Alert for Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the North Island, anticipating thunderstorms and localised downpours due to a humid northeast flow. These conditions are expected to persist through Friday and into Saturday morning. A deep low forming northeast of the…
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North Island on Alert for Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the North Island, anticipating thunderstorms and localised downpours on Friday due to a humid northeast flow. The Bay of Plenty east of Opotiki and Gisborne/Tairawhiti north of Tolaga Bay are under a…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) in Auckland throughout February. The work will impact several sections of the motorway, with specific closures and detours in place. From Wednesday, February 18,…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced planned maintenance work on Auckland's state highway network throughout February. The work will primarily affect State Highway 20 (SH20) and Walmsley Road, with specific dates and times for closures and restrictions. From February…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for SH16
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to carry out essential maintenance work on State Highway 16 (SH16) in Auckland. The work will take place on Monday, February 16, between 10pm and 5am, affecting the section from Te Atatu…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge and Tristram Avenue to Undergo Maintenance
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to carry out essential maintenance work on State Highway 1 in Auckland next month. The Auckland Harbour Bridge will experience northbound lane restrictions, including the clip-on lanes, from Sunday, February 15 to…
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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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MetService Warns of Potential Severe Weather Across North Island This Weekend
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook indicating a significant risk of heavy rain and strong winds across parts of New Zealand's North Island from Saturday, February 14, through Monday, February 16. Considerable uncertainty surrounds the exact track and impact…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for North Island
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for eastern Bay of Plenty and northern Gisborne, anticipating significant rainfall from Friday evening into Saturday morning. The warning is in effect for 14 hours, starting at 8:00pm on Friday, February 13, and…
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New Zealand Faces Uncertain Weekend Weather with Potential for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
New Zealand is bracing for a weekend of uncertain weather as a deepening low pressure system develops near the eastern North Island. The MetService issued a Severe Weather Outlook on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, highlighting considerable uncertainty regarding the track…
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MetService Warns of Potential Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Across New Zealand
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook indicating a complex weather system is expected to affect New Zealand from Friday, February 13, 2026, with potential for heavy rain and strong winds across parts of the country. On Friday, an active…
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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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MetService Warns of Uncertain Weekend Weather with Potential for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
New Zealand's weather outlook for the coming week shows minimal risk of severe weather early on, but uncertainty increases towards the weekend. By Friday, February 13, a front is predicted to cross the South Island, potentially bringing heavy rain and…
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State Highway 2 Blocked After Three-Vehicle Crash
State Highway 2, at the intersection with Waterworks Road in Kaitoke, is currently blocked in both directions due to a three-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to police around 4pm. Emergency services are on scene managing the situation. There are…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Expected
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook, indicating a low probability of significant weather events for New Zealand between Monday, February 9th, and Thursday, February 12th, 2026. A ridge of high pressure is expected to dominate the beginning of the…