Category: general_weather
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Low Risk of Severe Conditions
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand, indicating a low risk of severe weather impacting the country from Thursday, March 5, to Sunday, March 8. On Thursday, a large high pressure system will cover most of the…
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Severe Gale Warning for Chatham Islands
The MetService has issued a severe gale warning for the Chatham Islands, effective from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. A deep low situated east of New Zealand is forecast to bring severe southerly gales, with…
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Severe Gales and Heavy Rain Threaten Chatham Islands
A MetService Severe Weather Warning has been issued for the Chatham Islands, forecasting severe southeasterly gales and heavy rain. The alert is in effect for 12 hours, starting at 4:00 am Tuesday, March 3, and concluding at 4:00 pm the…
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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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Severe Gales and Heavy Rain Threaten Chatham Islands
The Meteorological Service of New Zealand (MetService) has issued a severe weather warning for the Chatham Islands, forecasting severe southeasterly gales and heavy rain. A deep low is expected to form near the islands late on Monday, March 2, bringing…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on Split Enz reunion, Māori art, and bio-hacking
RNZ is reporting on several top stories from the weekend. The outlet said a review of the Electric Avenue festival highlighted the exclusive headline set by Split Enz, marking the band's first performance in nearly two decades. RNZ also highlighted…
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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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Wellington South Coast Beaches Reopen After Public Health Advice Change
Wellington's south coast beaches have seen a partial lifting of the rāhui, with public health advice changing from midday Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Residents and visitors can now access beaches and swim near the shore in the area stretching from…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Expected
MetService has issued its severe weather outlook for New Zealand, indicating a minimal risk of severe weather from Friday, February 27, through Monday, March 2. On Friday, a weakening front and cool southerly winds are expected to affect the central…
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MetService Forecasts Mild Weather for New Zealand
MetService has issued its severe weather outlook for the coming week, indicating generally mild conditions across New Zealand. A front is expected to move slowly northwards over the South Island on Thursday, preceded by a strong northwest flow and followed…
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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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MetService Forecasts Potential Heavy Rain for South Island
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook indicating a potential for heavy rain in the southern South Island later this week. On Wednesday, a front is expected to approach the south of the South Island, with a low confidence of…
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Storm Damage Forces Closure of Wellington Forests
Wellington City Council has announced the temporary closure of its forests following severe damage caused by a recent southerly storm. The storm has resulted in a significant number of trees falling, necessitating a major cleanup effort by council staff and…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on Christchurch earthquake anniversary, dog attack, and college fire
RNZ is reporting that a memorial service will be held in Christchurch to mark 15 years since the 2011 earthquake. It said a minute of silence will be observed at 12:51 p.m., the time of the earthquake, followed by the…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Potential Heavy Rain and Snow Expected
New Zealand can expect a dynamic weather week as high pressure systems shift and fronts approach, according to MetService. Late Monday, a front is forecast to reach the southern South Island, with a low confidence of warning-level rain in Fiordland…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on freeski fall, economic woes, and Wellington sewage spill
RNZ is reporting that Kiwi freeski competitor Fin Melville Ives is in a stable condition after a significant fall during the men's freeski halfpipe qualifiers. He was taken off the snow on a stretcher. Separately, RNZ said new spending data…
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Auckland Motorway Closures Planned for Overnight Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising Auckland motorists of overnight motorway closures scheduled from Sunday, February 22, to Friday, February 27, 2026. These closures are necessary for essential motorway improvements and maintenance work. Any work delayed by adverse…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Potential Gales and Rain
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook for New Zealand, with potential for strong winds and rain across the country in the coming days. On Sunday, February 22, there is low confidence of severe west to southwest gales affecting coastal…
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Wellington Offers Free Green Waste Disposal After Storm
Wellington residents can now dispose of their green waste at the Southern Landfill free of charge for the next seven days. This initiative follows the destructive storm that impacted the region earlier this week. The Wellington City Council is providing…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Expected
New Zealand can expect a largely settled weekend with a minimal risk of severe weather, according to the latest outlook from MetService. The weak front clearing the North Island on Friday will be followed by a showery southwest flow across…
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Wellington Gears Up for Lunar New Year Festival
Wellington is preparing for a lively weekend of culture, creativity, and community as it hosts the 2026 Lunar New Year Festival. The city's celebrations will include waterfront fireworks, bustling markets, and various family-friendly activities. Residents and visitors can look forward…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Chatham Islands
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the Chatham Islands, effective overnight Wednesday into Thursday. A deep low situated east of New Zealand is slowly moving southwards, bringing the risk of significant rainfall to the islands. In addition to…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for East of South Island and Chatham Islands
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Banks Peninsula, expecting 60 to 80 mm of additional rainfall on top of what has already fallen, with peak intensities of 10-15 mm/h. The warning is in effect for 10 hours…
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Wellington City Council Addresses Power Outages Amidst Severe Weather
Wellington City Council is considering measures to support residents affected by ongoing power outages. Approximately 1000 households in the Northern and Western suburbs remain without power following a significant weather event. Metservice has issued a heavy rain and strong wind…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Warnings for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning, forecasting heavy rain for the lower North Island and the east of the South Island, with strong southwest gales easing over central New Zealand. A deep low-pressure system moving slowly southwards is bringing…
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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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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings, including heavy rain and severe gales, affecting the central and southern North Island, the eastern South Island, and the Chatham Islands. A deep low situated east of the North Island is expected to bring…
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Wellington City Council Warns of Severe Weather
Wellington City Council is urging residents to exercise caution as severe southerly winds and heavy rain are predicted to impact the region over the next 24 hours. The council specifically advises people to stay off south coast beaches. Residents are…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North Island and South Island Regions
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for significant portions of New Zealand, anticipating heavy rain and severe gales across the eastern, central, and southern North Island, Marlborough, North Canterbury, and the Chatham Islands. The most severe conditions are expected overnight…