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MetService: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather Across New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:32 am on Friday, August 1, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand through Wednesday, August 6, 2025. A ridge of high pressure is expected to bring settled…
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Tsunami Warning Issued After 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Off Kamchatka
A tsunami warning has been issued for several coastal areas following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The earthquake occurred at 2325 UTC on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at a depth of 74 km. Tsunami…
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New Zealand Braces for Return of Winter Chill After Wet Start
After a soggy start, much of New Zealand can expect sunnier skies and a return to chilly winter nights. While southern and eastern areas may still see showers, the rest of the country is set for outdoor activities. However, eastern…
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Tsunami Warning Issued After 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake off Kamchatka
A tsunami warning has been issued for multiple coastal regions following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The earthquake occurred at 2325 UTC on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, with its epicenter located at 52.2 North,…
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Tsunami Warning Issued After 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake off Kamchatka
A tsunami warning has been issued for multiple coastal regions following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The earthquake occurred at 2325 UTC on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at a depth of 74 km. Tsunami…
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Settled Weather Expected Across New Zealand
A ridge of high pressure is expected to bring settled weather to most of New Zealand from Saturday, August 2, through Tuesday, August 5, 2025, according to MetService. A weak front embedded in a southerly flow will bring showers to…
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Tsunami Warning Issued After 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake off Kamchatka
A tsunami warning has been issued for multiple coastal regions following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The earthquake occurred at 2325 UTC on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at a depth of 74 km. Tsunami…
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Tsunami Threat Issued After 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake off Kamchatka
A tsunami threat message was issued by the NWS Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu, HI, following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The earthquake occurred at 2325 UTC on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at…
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Tsunami Warning Issued After Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake off Kamchatka
A tsunami warning has been issued for multiple coastal regions following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The earthquake occurred at 2325 UTC on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at a depth of 74 km. Tsunami…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on July 30, 2025, at 07:09:28 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 57.582S, 157.264E. Its epicenter was…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on earthquake, nurses strike, pharmacy error
RNZ is reporting that a strong earthquake near Russia could cause strong currents and unpredictable surges in New Zealand coastal areas. It said the National Emergency Management Agency is monitoring the situation. Nurses across New Zealand are striking and picketing…
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on July 29, 2025, at 23:56:31 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, centered at 57.875S, 157.658E, had a depth of 10 km. Its location was approximately 1447.2 km…
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Severe Weather Warning: Northerly Gales Forecast for Chatham Islands
The MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the Chatham Islands, effective Wednesday, July 30, 2025. A front moving east of New Zealand is expected to reach the Chatham Islands on Thursday, bringing northerly gales. Residents are advised to…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Settled Conditions Expected with Minimal Severe Weather Risk
New Zealand is expected to experience mostly settled weather over the coming days, with a minimal risk of severe weather, according to MetService. A series of weak fronts embedded in a southerly flow will bring showers to mainly eastern parts…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain Expected in Bay of Plenty, Gisborne/Tairawhiti, and Chatham Islands
MetService issued a severe weather warning at 9:20 am on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, for heavy rain and strong winds in Bay of Plenty, Gisborne/Tairawhiti, and the Chatham Islands. A front over the northeast of New Zealand is expected to…
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Insurers Need Further Improvement After Flooding and Cyclone, Says FMA
A new report by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has found that while insurance companies have improved their processes since the Canterbury earthquakes, further improvements are needed following the Auckland Anniversary Weekend flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle. The FMA released its…
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Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on July 28, 2025, at 22:15:21 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, at a depth of 10 km, was centered at 57.850S, 157.698E. Its location was approximately 1443.6…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:59pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, for central and northern parts of New Zealand. A front moving east across the country is expected to bring heavy rain and strong north…
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Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on July 29, 2025, at 07:14:21 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, centered at 57.815S, 157.932E, had a depth of 31 km. Its location was approximately 1432.6 km…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Hit by Heavy Rain, Winds
Radio New Zealand is reporting that weather watches and warnings remain in place for much of the North Island and the top of the South Island. It said significant heavy rain and strong north to northeast winds are expected into…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region at 00:44:10 UTC on July 29, 2025, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, centered at 57.684S, 157.522E, had a depth of 31 km. Its epicenter was approximately 1434.4 km…
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Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on July 29, 2025, at 00:21:14 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, centered at 57.899S, 157.913E, had a depth of 8 km. Its epicenter was approximately 1441 km…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on July 28, 2025, at 22:59:03 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, at a depth of 30 km, was centered at 57.837S, 157.863E. Its location was approximately 1436.9…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 10:38 am on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, for significant heavy rain and strong winds expected across several regions of New Zealand. A front moving east is the cause, bringing heavy…
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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Hits Macquarie Island Region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the Macquarie Island region on July 28, 2025, at 22:20:38 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, centered at 57.850S, 157.811E, had a depth of 10 km. Its location was approximately 1439.8 km…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook
A strong southerly flow is expected to impact the east of the North Island due to a deep low, while another low is forecasted to move east past the far north, according to MetService. The risk of severe weather is…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, predicting significant heavy rain and strong winds across multiple regions from late Monday into Wednesday morning. A front moving east is expected to bring hazardous conditions, prompting advisories for residents to…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, predicting heavy rain and strong winds across multiple regions of New Zealand from late Monday, July 28, into early Wednesday, July 30. The warning, released at 10:25 am on Monday, advises…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand's North Island
Severe weather watches and warnings have been issued for many areas of New Zealand as an active front moves east across the country on Tuesday and Wednesday. The MetService has high confidence that rainfall amounts will reach warning criteria about…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:39pm on Sunday, July 27, 2025, for heavy rain and strong winds expected from late Monday into early Wednesday. A front moving east across the country is forecast to bring…