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MetService Warns of Snow, Heavy Rain and Strong Southerlies as Trough Crosses New Zealand
Moderate confidence of warning-strength southerlies for Marlborough Sounds, Wellington and southern Wairarapa, with snow possible on higher roads of the northern South Island and central North Island.
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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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MetService Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Across New Zealand Through Sunday
MetService's severe weather outlook shows minimal risk nationwide from Thursday to Sunday, with a ridge over the South Island and a weakening trough approaching from the west.
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Frosty Mornings, Warm Afternoons: Springlike Start to October for New Zealand
MetService forecasts a frosty North Island start on Tuesday, warm northwest winds pushing eastern areas past 20°C, and rain for the west as school holidays continue.
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MetService Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand Through Saturday
MetService's severe weather outlook sees minimal risk across New Zealand from Wednesday to Saturday, with a weakening front bringing sub-warning rain to the South Island.
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MetService Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Across New Zealand This Week
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk through Friday, with rain in Fiordland and the south, a weak low brushing the North Island, and showery easterlies later in the week.
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MetService Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Through Sunday
MetService's severe weather outlook shows minimal risk across New Zealand through Sunday, with only low confidence of a heavy rain warning for Fiordland on Friday.
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From Snow to Sun: New Zealand's School Holidays Start With a Classic Spring Swing
After a wintry weekend closed alpine roads in the South Island, MetService forecasts clearing skies, frosty mornings and a warm end to the week, with Dunedin jumping from 13C to 21C.
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MetService Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk for Most of New Zealand
MetService's severe weather outlook shows a ridge of high pressure over most of New Zealand, with low confidence for heavy rain warnings in Fiordland later in the week.
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RBNZ Leaders Visit Dunedin as Recovery Remains Uneven
Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman visited Dunedin with MPC member Prasanna Gai and Board Chair Rodger Finlay, saying the economic recovery is underway but uneven, with global oil prices posing inflation risks.
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MetService Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Until Weekend Fronts
MetService's severe weather outlook shows minimal risk through Saturday, with low confidence of severe gales and heavy rain for parts of New Zealand on Sunday.
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MetService Warns of Cold Snap, Alpine Snow and Frosty Start to Spring
MetService forecasts three cold changes driven by southwesterly winds, with snow warnings on South Island alpine passes, possible low-level snow and a widespread frost on Thursday.
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MetService Severe Weather Outlook: Snow Possible on Higher Roads, Minimal Risk Later in Week
MetService forecasts a west to southwest flow over New Zealand from Tuesday, with snow possible on higher roads, before a high brings minimal severe weather risk later in the week.
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MetService: South Island Fronts Bring Rain, Snow and Strong Winds
MetService says fronts will sweep onto the South Island from the southwest, bringing rain, possible snow on higher roads and strong northwest winds, but broadscale warnings are unlikely.
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Spring Snow, Rain and Severe Gales Set to Batter New Zealand
A cold front brings snow to the South Island and rain to the North Island, before strong southwesterlies and possible severe gales hit this weekend.
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MetService: Low Confidence of Warning-Level Rain in Buller, Snow Possible for Upper South Island High Country
MetService's severe weather outlook flags a low chance rainfall reaches warning criteria in Buller on Thursday, with significant snow possible about the upper South Island high country in the morning.
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Spring Warmth to Give Way to Cold Front, Snow for South Island High Country
MetService says a settled start to the week will be followed by a cold front bringing rain, strong winds and a sharp temperature drop, with snow possible on South Island high country roads.
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MetService Warns of Heavy Rain, Snow Risk for Southern New Zealand
MetService sees moderate confidence rainfall will hit warning criteria in Fiordland midweek, with snow possibly affecting higher southern roads and significant snow in the South Island high country.
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Cold Front Sweeps New Zealand, Showery Weekend Ahead
A cold front is moving up New Zealand with rain, showers and snow on ridgetops. MetService forecasts a showery southwest flow into the weekend, with fine spells and rain for the south and west.
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MetService Issues Severe Gale Warning for Canterbury High Country
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for northwest gales in the Canterbury High Country on Saturday, September 5, 2026. This comes as previous heavy rain and strong wind warnings for Tararua Range, Wellington, and Wairarapa have been lifted.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService forecasts a complex low-pressure system to bring severe weather to New Zealand from Sunday, September 6. Moderate confidence for heavy rain in Westland, Grey, and Buller, with low confidence for severe gales in Wellington and Marlborough Sounds.
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Severe Weather Expected for New Zealand's South Island This Weekend
MetService forecasts a complex low-pressure system bringing severe weather risks to New Zealand from Sunday, September 6. Moderate confidence for heavy rain in Westland, Grey, and Buller, with low confidence for gales in Wellington and Marlborough Sounds.
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes New Zealand's South Island
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit New Zealand's South Island on September 2, 2026, at a shallow depth of 10 km. The tremor was centered near Arthurs Point, Queenstown, and Wanaka, and has been reviewed by a seismologist.
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes New Zealand's South Island
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake has been reported on New Zealand's South Island, near Queenstown and Wanaka. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the shallow tremor, reviewed by a seismologist, occurred on September 2, 2026.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warning for South Island Heavy Rain and Central New Zealand Gales
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain across the South Island, with potential for flooding and slips, and severe gales in central New Zealand. Residents should prepare for difficult conditions and stay updated.
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Winter Storm Continues to Impact New Zealand, Unsettled Weather Expected
New Zealand's South Island faces ongoing heavy rain and snow from a weakening winter storm, with unsettled conditions, strong winds, and further rain forecast across the country through the weekend.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warning for South Island, Central New Zealand
MetService warns of significant heavy rain and snow for parts of the South Island, with gales expected in central New Zealand. Multiple warnings are in force, urging residents to prepare for potential flooding and difficult driving conditions.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warning for South Island: Heavy Rain and Snow Expected
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand's South Island, forecasting heavy rain and snow from Wednesday to Friday. Westland, Grey, Buller, Canterbury, and Otago regions face risks of flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions.
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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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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warning for South Island
MetService warns of severe weather for New Zealand's South Island, with heavy rain and snow expected. Westland faces an Orange Rain Warning, bringing potential flooding and slips. Residents should prepare and stay updated on forecasts.
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