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MetService Issues Severe Heavy Rain Warning for South and North Islands
MetService warns of significant heavy rain for parts of the South Island from Sunday and the North Island from Monday, with up to 600mm possible in Tasman District. Expect flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions.
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MetService Forecasts Heavy Rain, Strong Winds for North and Central New Zealand
MetService warns of heavy rain and strong northerly winds for northern and central New Zealand on Monday and Tuesday. Severe weather warnings and watches are in effect for various regions across both islands.
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MetService Issues Severe Heavy Rain Warning for South and North Islands
MetService warns of severe heavy rain for New Zealand's South Island from Sunday and North Island from Monday. Up to 600 mm of rain is forecast for some areas, with risks of flooding and slips.
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MetService Warns of Severe Weather, Heavy Rain, and Gales Across New Zealand
MetService forecasts a large trough bringing severe weather to New Zealand from Sunday to Tuesday. Expect significant rain across both islands, with high confidence for Westland ranges, and potential severe gales in exposed North Island areas.
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New Zealand Faces Minimal Severe Weather Risk Next Week
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk across New Zealand from May 25-28, 2026. An unsettled easterly flow, weak fronts, and high pressure systems will bring generally settled conditions nationwide.
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New Zealand Weather: North Island Stays Stable, South Island Braces for Frontal Change
High pressure maintains current weather across New Zealand's North Island, bringing showers to eastern and northern parts. Meanwhile, a frontal system will introduce rain, rising temperatures, and dispel fog in the South Island by mid-week.
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Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand Through Monday
MetService predicts minimal severe weather risk across New Zealand from Friday through Monday. High pressure will cover the South Island, while a south to southeast flow affects the North Island, with an update expected Thursday.
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MetService Predicts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk across New Zealand from May 14-17, 2026. High pressure dominates the South Island, while a south to southeast flow affects the North Island, ensuring a low likelihood of warnings.
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MetService Predicts Minimal Severe Weather Risk Across New Zealand
New Zealand is set for a period of minimal severe weather risk from May 12-15, 2026, according to MetService's latest outlook. Weather patterns include a showery west to southwest flow and high-pressure systems.
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Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of New Zealand's North Island
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island on May 5, 2026. The shallow quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, approximately 128 kilometers from Pauanui.
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Off New Zealand Coast
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island on May 2, 2026. The quake's epicenter was near Hicks Bay at a depth of 35 km.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService forecasts potential severe winds for parts of the South Island on Wednesday, with high pressure expected to bring minimal severe weather risk for the rest of the week.
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Anzac Weekend Weather Forecast: Settled Conditions Expected After Turbulent Week
Calm weather is forecast for Anzac Weekend across New Zealand after a week of severe conditions, with most regions expected to enjoy dry spells, though some rain will affect the upper North Island.
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu Threatens New Zealand with Potentially Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain
Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is tracking towards New Zealand, with forecasters issuing an early watch for potentially damaging winds and heavy rain across the North Island this weekend.
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Cyclone Vaianu Threatens North Island with Severe Weather
Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to bring widespread severe weather, including heavy rain and severe gales, to New Zealand's North Island starting Sunday, April 12.
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Tropical Low Threatens North Island with Severe Weather
A deep tropical low is forecast to approach the North Island, bringing a moderate chance of severe weather including heavy rain and strong winds by Sunday.
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Off New Zealand Coast
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake was detected off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 km and was reviewed by a seismologist.
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Southland Leads Regional GDP Growth in Year to March 2025
Southland recorded the largest increase in regional gross domestic product (GDP) for the year ended March 2025, outpacing other regions in the South Island's stronger overall performance.
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New Zealand Weather: Settled North, Rain South Midweek
New Zealand faces a mixed weather week with settled conditions expected for the North Island, while the South Island braces for rain midweek.
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Sunshine Expected for Most Weekend Events, South Island Faces Rain
New Zealand set for a mixed bag of weather this weekend, with sunshine dominating the North Island while the South Island braces for rain and rising temperatures.
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New Zealand Weather: North Island to Enjoy Summer Warmth, South Island Faces Rain
The North Island of New Zealand can expect warm, settled weather for most of the week, while the South Island will experience a mix of rain and sunshine.
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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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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected
North Island faces significant weather challenges with heavy rain and strong winds forecast from January 19-23, including potential severe thunderstorms and gale-force conditions.
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Tropical Low Threatens North Island with Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
A tropical low is forecast to approach New Zealand's North Island from Wednesday, bringing potential heavy rain and severe gales to northern and central regions. Confidence in specific warning areas varies.
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Heavy Rain Forecast for North Island
MetService issues Heavy Rain Watches for Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, and northern Gisborne/Tairawhiti due to a humid southeast flow.
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New Zealand Braces for Wet and Stormy Week with Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures are forecast for New Zealand's North Island and the top of the South Island, with potential for localized severe weather events.
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Showers and Potential Strong Winds Expected
New Zealand faces a mixed weather forecast with showers likely across the country and a low confidence of strong winds in several regions, particularly on the North Island.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North Island
MetService has issued heavy rain warnings for parts of the North Island as a front moves north. Severe thunderstorm watches are also in effect for the upper North Island and southeast of the South Island.
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North Island Drug Operation Nets Vapes, Guns, and Ferraris
Police in New Zealand have seized illicit vapes, drugs, guns, and luxury vehicles, including Ferraris, in a North Island operation targeting drug-related criminal activity.
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Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A cold front is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to New Zealand, followed by a cool change. The South Island will be hit first, with the North Island to follow.
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