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Orange Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Buller as Front Crosses New Zealand
MetService forecasts 90 to 110 mm over 20 hours from 1am Wednesday, with possible severe gales for Wellington and the Marlborough Sounds.
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Settled Weather Into Weekend Before Tasman Low Brings Rain, Mid-Twenties for South Island
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk nationwide through Tuesday 13 October, with Christchurch and Ashburton expected to reach 24C.
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Dunedin Death Remains Unexplained After Post-Mortem
Police investigating an unexplained death in Dunedin say a post-mortem has not determined a cause of death, and are appealing for CCTV or dashcam footage from Wednesday night.
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Dunedin Police Appeal for Information After Leckhampton Court Scene Examination
Police have finished examining a scene at Leckhampton Court and Bridge Street in Dunedin and want to hear from anyone in the area between 8pm and 11pm on Wednesday 30 September.
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$3.5m to Replace 140-Year-Old Albert Burn Bridge on SH6
Regional Infrastructure Fund provides $3.5 million to replace Otago's 140-year-old Albert Burn Bridge on State Highway 6, with design work due within six months and construction expected in 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationRegional DevelopmentInfrastructureFederal Government Albert Burn BridgeState Highway 6OtagoRegional Infrastructure FundShane JonesChris BishopTransportNew Zealand Government
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MetService Predicts Minimal Severe Weather, Watch for Tuesday Rain in South Island
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk for New Zealand this weekend and early next week. However, low confidence exists for warning-level rainfall in northern Fiordland, southern Westland, and Otago headwaters by Tuesday as a front approaches.
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South Island Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Snow Expected
MetService warns of prolonged heavy rain and snow for parts of New Zealand's South Island, with Orange Warnings for Westland, Grey, and Buller. Expect flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions.
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South Island Braces for Significant Winter Storm
MetService warns of a significant winter storm hitting New Zealand's South Island this week, bringing heavy rain to Westland and heavy snow to inland Otago and South Canterbury from Thursday.
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Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Rain and Snow to South Island This Week
MetService forecasts a significant winter storm for New Zealand's South Island from Wednesday, bringing heavy rain to Westland and substantial snow to inland Otago and South Canterbury through Friday.
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Otago's Population Center Shifts Westward as Queenstown-Lakes Grows
Otago's population center is shifting west, with Queenstown-Lakes and Central Otago districts experiencing growth. Stats NZ data shows Dunedin's population share decreasing, a significant change from 1996, with projections indicating this trend will continue into the 2050s.
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MetService Forecasts Strong Winds and Rain for South Island Next Week
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook for July 13-16, 2026, predicting strong northwesterly winds and rain for New Zealand, with a low risk of severe gales in parts of the South Island.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for South Island
MetService has issued Orange Warnings for heavy rain, snow, and severe gales across parts of New Zealand's South Island, including Otago and Southland, from Sunday into Monday, urging caution and preparedness.
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
A front is expected to move east over New Zealand, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to several regions. MetService has issued warnings for Fiordland, Westland, and Otago.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
New Zealand's southern and central regions brace for heavy rain and northwest gales as a subtropical low approaches, prompting orange-level warnings for Canterbury and Otago headwaters.
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MetService Lifts Weather Warnings for Otago and Southland
MetService has cancelled all severe weather warnings and watches for Otago and Southland, including the heavy rain warning for Dunedin and Clutha, as conditions improve.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Snow Expected in New Zealand
New Zealand is under a severe weather warning with heavy rain forecast for the North and upper South Island. Snow is expected in Otago and Southland. Orange level warnings are in place for several regions.
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Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast to End School Term in New Zealand
New Zealanders should prepare for heavy rain and strong winds as the school term ends, with warnings issued for both the South and North Islands. Snowfall is possible in some areas.
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Ten Arrested on Drug Charges in Southland and Otago
Ten people have been arrested and are facing over 70 drug charges following a series of search warrants in Southland and Otago this week. Police seized approximately $16,000, ammunition, drugs, and other drug paraphernalia.
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Southern Police Warn of Black Ice and Snow on Southland Roads
Police warn motorists in Southland and Otago to drive with extreme care due to black ice and incoming snow, following crashes. Drive to the conditions.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for South Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of the South Island, with heavy rain and strong northwest winds expected. Orange level warnings are in effect for Westland, Canterbury, and Otago.
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Search Paused for Missing Tramper in Milford Sound
Police have called off the extensive six-day search for a tramper missing in the challenging terrain of Milford Sound since last Sunday. The authorities will review their efforts to see if further action is possible.
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New Zealand Weather Forecast: Settled Weather with Showers Expected
New Zealand's weather this week will be more settled, especially in the North Island. The South Island will experience rain, with a slight temperature drop and potential frost in Otago.
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