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Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu Threatens New Zealand with Potentially Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain
Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is currently moving across the tropics and is forecast to head south towards New Zealand, bringing the potential for gales, heavy rain, and hazardous coastal conditions to parts of the North Island over the weekend. MetService…
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Cyclone Vaianu Threatens North Island with Severe Weather
Cyclone Vaianu is expected to bring widespread severe weather to New Zealand's North Island from Sunday, April 12. MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook detailing potential impacts, with moderate confidence that warning amounts of rain will fall across the…
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Tropical Low Threatens North Island with Severe Weather
New Zealand's North Island faces a moderate risk of widespread severe weather by Sunday, April 12, as a deep tropical low is expected to move southeastwards towards the country. The low is forecast to lie near East Cape by midnight…
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Off New Zealand Coast
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 occurred off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island on April 4, 2026, at 08:12:51 UTC. The seismic event, identified by the U.S. Geological Survey with event ID us6000smic, took place at…
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New Zealand Weather: Settled North, Rain South Midweek
New Zealand can expect largely settled weather early this week, with a ridge of high pressure dominating. The North Island is forecast to experience mostly fine conditions with plenty of dry weather. Patchy cloud and isolated showers are possible, but…
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Sunshine Expected for Most Weekend Events, South Island Faces Rain
New Zealanders can expect plenty of sunshine for weekend events across most of the country, though the South Island will see some rain and unseasonably warm temperatures. A ridge of high pressure will keep the North Island dry until Monday,…
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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 Issues Severe Weather Warnings with Red Rain Alerts for Multiple Regions
MetService has issued severe weather warnings across New Zealand, with Red Rain Warnings in force for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, and Gisborne from Tolaga Bay northwards. A strong and humid northeasterly flow is bringing heavy rain, downpours, and…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected
New Zealand is set to experience significant severe weather this week, with heavy rain and strong winds predicted for the North Island from Monday, January 19th, to Friday, January 23rd. Northland is currently under a Yellow Heavy Rain Watch until…
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Tropical Low Threatens North Island with Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
A tropical low is expected to approach New Zealand's North Island on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, potentially bringing heavy rain and strong east to northeast winds. MetService reports moderate confidence that warning amounts of rain will fall across Northland, Auckland,…
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Heavy Rain Forecast for North Island
MetService has issued Heavy Rain Watches for Great Barrier Island, the Coromandel Peninsula, and northern Gisborne/Tairawhiti. A strong and humid southeast flow is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of the upper and eastern North Island over the coming…
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New Zealand Braces for Wet and Stormy Week with Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
New Zealand is set for a week of unsettled weather, with heavy rain, downpours, and thunderstorms expected across the North Island and the northern part of the South Island. While the most intense weather is forecast for Thursday and Friday,…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Showers and Potential Strong Winds Expected
New Zealand can expect a varied weather pattern over the coming days, with showers anticipated in various parts of the country. A ridge of high pressure is set to influence the South Island, while the North Island will experience a…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North Island
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain affecting parts of the North Island. A front is currently moving northwards across the island today and will continue overnight, bringing a period of heavy rain. Additionally, Severe Thunderstorm Watches…
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North Island Drug Operation Nets Vapes, Guns, and Ferraris
A police investigation into drug sales across New Zealand's North Island has led to the seizure of vehicles, cash, guns, drugs, and thousands of banned vapes in Wellington and Auckland. The operation, targeting methamphetamine sales, uncovered illicit vape products containing…
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Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
Heavy rain and strong northwest winds are impacting parts of the South Island, with the North Island bracing for similar conditions on Tuesday. A cold front is moving up the country, bringing periods of heavy rain and strong northwesterlies, followed…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:46 am on Friday, December 12, 2025, indicates a period of unsettled weather for New Zealand. A large high, currently over the North Island, is moving east, allowing a northerly flow to…
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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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New Zealand Braces for Active Start to Summer with Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
New Zealand is set for an active start to meteorological summer, with a broad range of weather conditions expected across the country. The North Island anticipates a warm, humid start, while the South Island will experience cooler temperatures. While the…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand's North Island
A large low-pressure system is forecast to move across the southern North Island on Wednesday, bringing windy and wet conditions to many areas. MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, indicating a moderate confidence of heavy rainfall warnings for eastern…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 11:05am on Sunday, November 30, 2025, indicates a period of unsettled weather for New Zealand. On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, a trough over the South Island is expected to bring rain to…
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New Zealand Weather: Changeable Conditions Expected for Final Week of Spring
New Zealanders can expect a mix of weather conditions during the final week of spring, with warm, muggy conditions returning after a cool start. MetService forecasts a series of weather systems moving across the country, bringing rain and wind to…
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Heavy Rain and Muggy Weather Forecast for New Zealand
MetService is forecasting a wet start to the week for much of New Zealand, accompanied by warm and muggy temperatures. Conditions are expected to improve later in the week, with Thursday offering the best weather. Heavy rain watches and warnings…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for North Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the North Island, with a low and associated fronts expected to bring heavy rain and gales. The warning, issued at 8:47pm on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, covers a period from tonight through…
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Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand's North Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the North Island of New Zealand, with a low-pressure system and associated fronts expected to bring heavy rain and gales. The warning, issued at 9:43 am on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, indicates…
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New Zealand Weather: Summer-like Temperatures and Possible Thunderstorms Forecast
MetService is forecasting a warm and wet start to the week for New Zealand, with summer-like temperatures and possible thunderstorms. The forecast covers the period from Monday, November 10th, to Thursday, November 13th. Maximum temperatures today (Monday) are expected to…
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New Zealand Forecast: Warmer Temperatures and Possible Thunderstorms
MetService is forecasting warmer temperatures than average for almost everyone in New Zealand over the next few days, with high pressure persisting over parts of the country. The outlook covers the period from Thursday, November 6th, to Monday, November 10th,…
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New Zealand Weather Forecast: From Snowy South to Sunny Weekend
Aotearoa New Zealand is experiencing an unstable south to southwest flow, bringing showers and snow, with thunderstorms expected in some areas. The unsettled weather is expected to clear by the end of today, leading to a mix of showers and…
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Earthquake Strikes East of North Island, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck east of the North Island of New Zealand on October 24, 2025, at 08:31:41 UTC, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered at 35.685S, 179.470W, with a depth of 10 km. The…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Unsettled Conditions Expected
A series of fronts are set to move across New Zealand, bringing unsettled weather conditions. According to the MetService Severe Weather Outlook issued on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the upper North Island will experience a front on Friday morning, followed…
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