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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Heavy Rain, Snow, and Gales
MetService warns of heavy rain in eastern New Zealand, snow in the south, and southerly gales centrally. Orange warnings are active for Horowhenua, Manawatu, Taihape, Tararua, Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, and Wellington, with potential for flooding and slips.
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Central Otago Motorists Urged to Delay Travel Amid Severe Weather
New Zealand Police advise motorists in Central Otago to delay travel due to heavy snowfall and black ice. Areas like Ōmakau, Ida Valley, Ranfurly, and Naseby are affected, with snow chains required on Crown Range.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for South Island, Wairarapa
MetService issues severe weather warnings for the South Island and Wairarapa, including a Red Heavy Rain Warning for Marlborough and North Canterbury, forecasting significant flooding, slips, and severe gales.
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Red Heavy Rain Warning Issued for North Canterbury and Marlborough Amidst South Island Severe Weather
MetService issues a Red Heavy Rain Warning for North Canterbury and Marlborough, forecasting up to 400mm of rain, significant flooding, and slips. Severe gales and snow are also expected across the South Island.
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Severe Weather Alert: Heavy Rain, Gales, and Snow Forecast for Central New Zealand
MetService forecasts severe weather for central and northern New Zealand, including heavy rain for Marlborough and Canterbury, severe gales for Wellington and Taranaki, and snow on higher roads, easing by Friday.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for South Island: Heavy Rain, Gales, and Snow Expected
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand's South Island, forecasting heavy rain, severe gales, and snow. Multiple Orange Warnings are in effect, with potential for flooding, slips, and dangerous driving conditions.
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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 Forecasts Severe Weather for New Zealand Next Week
MetService forecasts severe weather for New Zealand from July 7-9, 2026, with heavy rain in Marlborough and Canterbury, strong gales in central regions, and snow at higher elevations.
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MetService Forecasts Severe Weather Across New Zealand Next Week
MetService forecasts severe weather for New Zealand from July 6-9, 2026, including heavy snow for Otago and Canterbury, significant rain for Marlborough, and severe gales for Westland, Grey, Marlborough Sounds, and Wellington.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand, Warning of Heavy Rain, Snow, and Gales
MetService forecasts a severe weather outlook for New Zealand from July 5-8, 2026, with heavy rain, snow, and gales expected across various regions, including Marlborough, Canterbury, and Southland.
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MetService Forecasts Severe Weather Across New Zealand
MetService warns of potential heavy rain, strong gales, and snow across New Zealand from July 5-8, with moderate confidence for heavy rain in Marlborough, Canterbury, Wellington, and Wairarapa.
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Wet and Windy Weather Returns to New Zealand for School Holidays
New Zealand faces a wet and windy start to school holidays with heavy rain warnings for Fiordland, widespread rain, and snow expected on South Island alpine passes from Sunday, urging vigilance for road conditions.
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Rain, Gales, and Snow Forecast
MetService forecasts severe weather for New Zealand from July 4-7, 2026, including heavy rain in Fiordland, Westland, Marlborough, and Canterbury, severe gales in Canterbury High Country, and snow on southern high-level roads.
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Severe Weather Alert: Gales and Heavy Rain Expected Across Northern and Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for northern and central New Zealand, including an Orange Strong Wind Warning for Wellington and Marlborough with gusts up to 130 km/h. Heavy rain and snow are also forecast, urging residents to prepare for…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Heavy Rain, Gales, and Snow
MetService warns of heavy rain, severe gales, and snow across New Zealand Wednesday and Thursday. Orange warnings are in place for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel, with colder conditions and heavy snow expected for the South Island.
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MetService Forecasts Heavy Rain and Strong Winds for New Zealand
MetService predicts heavy rain and strong winds for northern and central New Zealand from Wednesday, with moderate confidence for warnings in Bay of Plenty, Gisborne/Tairawhiti, and Nelson/Tasman regions, alongside potential snow in higher areas.
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MetService Forecasts Unsettled Week for New Zealand with Rain and Snow Risks
MetService predicts a week of unsettled weather across New Zealand, with potential heavy rain warnings for several regions mid-week and snow in the South Island's higher elevations. Minimal severe weather is expected Monday.
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New Zealand Weather Forecast: From Snowy South to Sunny Weekend
After a Labour Day of unstable weather, New Zealand faces a week of mixed conditions, including thunderstorms and snow, before a sunny weekend arrives, bringing a taste of summer.
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New Zealand Braces for Week of Unsettled Weather: Snow, Rain, and Strong Winds Forecast
New Zealand's MetService forecasts a week of changeable weather, including rainbands, strong winds, and snow in the South Island. Clear skies are expected on Tuesday for many.
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Snow Forecast for New Zealand
New Zealand braces for severe weather as a strong westerly flow brings gales and potential snow to exposed areas. MetService warns of possible disruptions, particularly in high-altitude regions.
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Snow Expected to Hit South Island and Central North Island
Snow is expected to affect the South Island and central North Island, bringing hazardous driving conditions and stress to livestock. Strong southerlies will affect much of New Zealand.
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather as Front Approaches
New Zealand is preparing for a series of severe weather events, including heavy rain, strong gales, and snow, as a front moves across the country from Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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New Zealand Braces for Cold Snap with Snow and Strong Winds
MetService forecasts a wintry weekend for New Zealand, with snow warnings for Southland, Otago, Canterbury, and Marlborough. Temperatures are set to plummet, with strong winds expected in Westland.
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Severe Weather Outlook: Cold Southerly Flow Expected to Hit New Zealand
A large, deep low-pressure system is expected to bring a strong, cold southerly flow to central New Zealand on Saturday, with snow anticipated in parts of the eastern South Island.
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Severe Weather Outlook: Low-Pressure System to Impact New Zealand
A large low-pressure system is forecast to bring severe weather to central and southern New Zealand from June 4th to June 7th, with potential for heavy rainfall and snow in several regions.
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