Tag: heatwave
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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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New Zealand Weather: Heavy Rain and Heatwaves Give Way to Sunshine
January 2026 saw New Zealand experience extreme weather, with record-breaking heat early in the month followed by intense rainfall. Tauranga Airport recorded its wettest day with 274.0mm of rain on January 21st, and also experienced its wettest January overall with…
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New Zealand Weather: Hot Spell Eases as Rain Approaches
New Zealand is experiencing a shift in weather patterns as the intense heat of the past weekend begins to subside, with rain forecast for the middle of the week. The North Island will see a return to average summer temperatures,…
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New Zealand Braces for Significant Heatwave and Severe Weather
New Zealand is set to experience significantly warmer temperatures than average this weekend, from Thursday, January 8 to Monday, January 12, as the remnants of an Australian heatwave cross the Tasman Sea. Eastern regions, particularly Hawke's Bay, are expected to…
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New Zealand braces for summer sunshine and rising temperatures
New Zealand is set for a week of summer sunshine and dry conditions as high pressure dominates the weather pattern. From Monday, January 5th to Friday, January 9th, many regions will experience typical summer skies with minimal risk of significant…
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Warm Start to the Week for Aotearoa New Zealand
Aotearoa New Zealand is experiencing a warm start to the week, with settled conditions dominating much of the country. After last week’s thunderstorms, the weather has taken a calmer and warmer turn. The North Island is enjoying dry westerlies, clear…
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Heatwave Returns to Eastern Regions of New Zealand
Most regions of New Zealand will experience sunny conditions this weekend, particularly the North Island, as high pressure builds, bringing settled weather. However, the South Island will have a more varied forecast. MetService has issued a Strong Wind Watch for…
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New Zealand Weather: Heatwave Continues Amidst Warnings and Watches
New Zealand is set to experience a mix of wet weather and fine breaks, with consistently high temperatures. MetService has issued several weather warnings and watches across the country, effective from Thursday, November 27th, to Monday, December 1st. An Orange…
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