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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Snow Across New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand, including heavy rain in eastern regions, strong southerly gales in central areas, and potential heavy snow in the south, urging public caution and preparation.
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MetService Issues Red Warning for Heavy Rain in Eastern South Island
MetService has issued a Red Warning for heavy rain in eastern Marlborough and Canterbury, forecasting significant flooding and travel disruption. Orange warnings are also in effect for surrounding areas, with southerly gales expected in central parts.
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Media Monitor: One News NZ reports Kaikōura emergency, Supreme Court quashes murder convictions
One News NZ reports a state of emergency in Kaikōura due to flooding, the Supreme Court quashing Red Fox Tavern murder convictions, and a caregiver exposed as a rapist, alongside energy cost discussions.
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Red Rain Warning Extended for Marlborough and Upper Canterbury Amid Severe Flooding Risks
MetService extends a Red Warning for heavy rain in eastern Marlborough and upper Canterbury until Wednesday, with significant flooding, slips, and road closures expected across the upper South Island.
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Inland Kaikoura Road Closed Due to Flooding
Inland Kaikoura Road is closed due to severe flooding from recent extreme weather, with Cribb Creek having burst its banks and its bridge deemed unsafe for travel. Authorities urge people to stay home.
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Waitaki Drivers Warned of Black Ice Amid Freezing Temperatures
New Zealand Police issue a black ice warning for Waitaki drivers. Heavy rain, flooding, and freezing temperatures create hazardous road conditions, with a highway closure in effect. Motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution.
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Media Monitor: One News NZ Reports Severe Weather, Australian PM Apology, Auckland Crash, and Lotto Changes
One News NZ is reporting on severe weather in New Zealand's South Island, an apology from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a car crash in central Auckland, and changes to Lotto NZ's winner announcements.
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MetService Issues Red Warning for Heavy Rain in Marlborough and Upper Canterbury
MetService has issued a Red Warning for heavy rain in Marlborough and upper Canterbury, effective from Monday afternoon. Significant flooding, slips, and hazardous travel are expected, urging immediate action from residents.
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for New Zealand's South Island
MetService warns of severe weather for New Zealand's South Island, including heavy rain, severe gales, and snow. A Red Warning for heavy rain is issued for Coastal Dunedin and Clutha, with Orange Warnings for other regions.
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MetService Issues Red Warning for Heavy Rain in Coastal Dunedin and Clutha
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the South Island, upgrading coastal Dunedin and Clutha to a Red Warning for heavy rain. Expect significant flooding, slips, and travel disruption, alongside heavy snow and severe gales in other regions.
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Fiordland, South Island
MetService issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Fiordland, South Island, from Friday night to Saturday noon. Expect 140-190mm of rain, potential thunderstorms, flooding, and difficult driving conditions. Residents are advised to prepare and stay updated.
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Police Urge Caution on Wellington's State Highway 2 Amid Flooding and Rockfall
New Zealand Police are advising motorists to take extra caution on State Highway 2 in Wellington due to flooding and rockfall. Drivers should adjust to conditions, maintain following distances, and avoid unnecessary travel.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Across Southern and Central New Zealand
MetService warns of heavy rain and severe gale northwest winds for southern and central New Zealand through Saturday and Sunday, urging caution for potential flooding, slips, and property damage.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Heavy Rain and Gales Across New Zealand
MetService has issued Orange Heavy Rain Warnings for northern and western parts of both the North and South Islands, with potential severe gales. Expect significant rainfall, flooding, and slips, urging caution until Tuesday.
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MetService Issues Severe Heavy Rain Warnings for New Zealand's North and South Islands
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain across New Zealand's South and North Islands, with significant rainfall expected from Sunday. Residents are advised to prepare for flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions.
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MetService Issues Severe Heavy Rain Warning for South Island
MetService has issued an Orange Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain across the northern and western South Island from Sunday, May 31, 2026, with up to 600mm possible in Tasman and risks of flooding and slips.
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Moa Point Wastewater Plant Recovery Roadmap Unveiled
Wellington Water and City Council have released a recovery roadmap and damage report for the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, outlining steps for restoration after April's severe floods and landslips, providing a clear timeline for the community.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Central and Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings as a deepening low-pressure system approaches New Zealand, bringing heavy rain up to 300 mm and damaging wind gusts of 140 km/h to central and southern regions through Saturday.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Across New Zealand
MetService has issued multiple severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across central and southern New Zealand, with up to 600mm of rain expected in Westland and wind gusts reaching 140km/h in exposed areas.
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MetService Issues Orange Heavy Rain Warnings for South Island
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the north and west of New Zealand's South Island, forecasting up to 400 millimetres of rain, potential flooding, and severe gales through Saturday.
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Orange Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Westland District Ahead of Severe Weekend Weather
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the Westland District, predicting up to 350 millimetres of rain. Residents face potential flooding and slips, with further severe weather and gales expected to hit the South Island this weekend.
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MetService Issues Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Western South Island
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Westland District, forecasting up to 250 millimetres of rain. Residents are advised to clear drains and prepare for potential flooding and hazardous driving conditions.
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Wellington Weather Event Prompts 200 Emergency Calls
Wellington emergency services responded to 200 weather-related calls including flooding and landslides. Specialist resources are on standby as further heavy rain is forecast. Residents are urged to avoid travel and floodwaters.
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warnings for Bay of Plenty and Tasman
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Bay of Plenty and Tasman, with periods of heavy rain expected to cause rapid river rises, surface flooding, and difficult driving conditions.
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Red Weather Warning Issued for Northland as Severe Rain and Wind Batter New Zealand
Northland faces a Red Severe Weather Warning with heavy rain and strong winds causing significant disruption. Other regions also under severe weather alerts as a new system approaches.
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New Zealand Braces for Continued Severe Weather with Red Warnings in Place
Heavy rain and strong winds persist across New Zealand, with a Red Warning for Northland highlighting risks of flooding, slips, and travel disruption. Further warnings cover multiple regions.
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MetService Issues Red Rain Warning for Northland Amidst Approaching Subtropical Low
Northland faces a Red Warning for heavy rain from Wednesday to Friday, with potential for thunderstorms, significant flooding, and slips as a subtropical low approaches.
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Wellington Drivers Urged to Avoid Roads Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding
Motorists in the greater Wellington area, especially the Hutt Valley, are advised to stay off the roads due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Drivers should exercise caution if travel is necessary.
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Severe Weather Warning Issued for North and South Islands
MetService issues Red and Orange warnings for heavy rain and severe gales across eastern, central, and southern North Island, Marlborough, North Canterbury, and Chatham Islands. Worst conditions expected overnight Sunday.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings with Red Rain Alerts for Multiple Regions
New Zealand faces heavy rain, downpours, and severe gales as a tropical low approaches. Red Rain Warnings are in effect for Northland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, and Gisborne.
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