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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Key New Zealand Passes
The MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for several key passes in New Zealand. These warnings, released at 10:35 am on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, highlight potential snow accumulation on major routes. Arthurs Pass (SH73) is under a warning for…
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New Zealand Braces for Low Pressure System Bringing Rain
A complex low-pressure area is set to impact New Zealand from Thursday, June 12, 2025, through Sunday, June 15, 2025, bringing rain to many regions. According to the MetService, while fronts and troughs associated with this system will bring rain,…
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New Zealand Braces for Rain and Thunderstorms After Cold Snap
A low-pressure system developing in the Tasman Sea is expected to bring rain and potential thunderstorms to New Zealand, particularly affecting the upper North Island. MetService reports that while Monday will remain chilly after parts of the country recorded their…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for North and Upper South Island
A moist northwesterly flow is expected to bring potential thunderstorms and fronts to the North Island and upper South Island, according to MetService's Severe Weather Outlook issued on Monday, June 9, 2025. The outlook indicates a low confidence level regarding…
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MetService Lifts Road Snowfall Warnings for Key Routes
MetService has updated its road snowfall warnings at 9:15 am on Monday, June 9, 2025, indicating that snow is no longer expected to accumulate on key routes. The affected areas include Lewis Pass (SH7), Porters Pass (SH73), and Crown Range…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Northland and Auckland
MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Northland and Auckland, valid for four hours from 11:00pm Sunday, June 8, to 3:00am Monday, June 9. An active line of thunderstorms is expected to cross the north of the North Island,…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Key New Zealand Passes
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Lewis Pass (SH7), Porters Pass (SH73), and Crown Range Road. The warning for Lewis Pass is valid for six hours, from 3:00am to 9:00am on Monday, June 9, 2025, with a forecast of…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Thunderstorms and Downpours Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:46 am on Sunday, June 8, 2025, indicates potential thunderstorms and downpours for northern and central New Zealand. The forecast highlights a convective rain-band moving from the Tasman Sea, impacting the country…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Porters Pass and Crown Range Road
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass (SH73) and Crown Range Road. For Porters Pass, valid for seven hours from 3:00am to 10:00am on Monday, June 9, 2025, 3 to 4 cm of snow is expected above 800…
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MetService Lifts Severe Weather Watch for Chatham Islands
The MetService has lifted its Strong Wind Watch for the Chatham Islands, issued earlier today. A deep low-pressure system, situated just west of the Chatham Islands, initially posed a threat of severe northerly gales. However, the MetService has announced that…
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Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand reports on psychedelic drug trials, gas reserves, and more
Radio New Zealand is reporting that broadcaster Sonia Gray is participating in psychedelic drug trials. RNZ said Gray never thought she would take the one drug she was most afraid of, but she did so in the name of research.…
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MetService Issues Road Snowfall Warnings for Lewis and Porters Pass
MetService issued road snowfall warnings at 6:45 am on Sunday, June 8, 2025, for Lewis Pass (SH7) and Porters Pass (SH73). According to the announcement, a few snow flurries are possible this afternoon at Lewis Pass, but no accumulations are…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for Chatham Islands
A severe weather watch has been issued for the Chatham Islands, effective from 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, to 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Issued at 8:03 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, the MetService warns…
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MetService Issues Road Snowfall Warnings for Lewis and Porters Pass
MetService issued road snowfall warnings at 3:08pm on Saturday, June 7, 2025, for Lewis Pass and Porters Pass. While a few snow flurries are possible this afternoon at Lewis Pass (SH7), no accumulations are expected on the road. Porters Pass…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Lewis and Porters Pass
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Lewis Pass (SH7) and Porters Pass (SH73), valid until 2:00pm on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Snow is no longer expected on Desert Road (SH1), Arthurs Pass (SH73), and Dunedin to Waitati Highway (SH1).…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather Through June 12
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService on Saturday, June 7, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather affecting New Zealand through Thursday, June 12, 2025. A strong cold southerly flow over central New Zealand is expected to ease…
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Road Snowfall Warning Issued for Desert Road (SH1)
A road snowfall warning has been issued for Desert Road (SH1) this morning. MetService reports that snow showers may affect the road near the summit between 10:00am and 12:00pm today, Saturday 7th June 2025. Accumulation of snow is expected to…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Several Highways
Road snowfall warnings have been issued by MetService for several New Zealand highways. The Desert Road (SH1) is under a snow advisory from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 7, with potential accumulations of 1 to 2 cm…
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Media Monitor: Christchurch Housing Plans Mostly Rejected
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the Christchurch City Council's housing plans have been largely rejected by the government. Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger said the decision was a setback after a lot of work. \ \ RNZ also reports that…
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Severe Weather Watch: Gales Possible for Chatham Islands
A severe weather watch has been issued for the Chatham Islands, where northerly gales are possible. The warning, issued at 7:53 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, indicates a deep low-pressure system is situated just west of the islands, bringing…
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Severe Weather Warning: Gales Threaten Chatham Islands
A severe weather warning has been issued for the Chatham Islands due to a deep low-pressure system, according to MetService. The system, located just west of the islands, is expected to bring northerly gales today and tomorrow morning. A watch…
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Road Snowfall Warning Issued for Desert Road (SH1)
A Road Snowfall Warning has been issued for Desert Road (SH1), effective from 5:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday, June 7, 2025. MetService forecasts that snow showers may affect the road above 800 metres during Saturday morning and early afternoon. Accumulation…
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New Zealand Roads Face Snowfall, Warnings Issued
Snowfall warnings have been issued by MetService for several roads across New Zealand. The Desert Road (SH1) may see 1 to 3 cm of snow accumulate above 800 metres between 5:00am and 3:00pm on Saturday. The Lewis Pass (SH7) is…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Snow and Gales Forecast for New Zealand's South Island and Chatham Islands
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Watch for heavy snow in inland parts of the South Island and possible severe gales about Westland and the Chatham Islands. The watch, issued at 8:04pm on Friday, June 6, 2025, warns of a…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Snow and Gales Forecast for New Zealand's South Island and Chatham Islands
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:04pm on Friday, June 6, 2025, forecasting heavy snow for inland parts of the South Island and potential severe gales for Westland and the Chatham Islands. A strong, cold southeasterly…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Gales Possible in Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, and Chatham Islands
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:40 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, indicates a low confidence of severe southwest gales affecting coastal areas of Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa south of Cape Kidnappers on Sunday morning. There is…
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New Zealand Roads Face Snowfall as MetService Issues Warnings
Snowfall warnings have been issued for multiple roads across New Zealand, with accumulations expected from Friday afternoon through Saturday. The MetService issued the warnings at 10:39 am on Friday, June 6, 2025, detailing potential snow accumulations on several key routes.…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Snow and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 9:26am on Friday, June 6, 2025, forecasting heavy snow for the eastern South Island and potential severe gales for Westland and the Chatham Islands during Friday and Saturday. A strong,…
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Southern Police Warn of Black Ice and Snow on Southland Roads
Southern Police are urging motorists in Southland and Otago to exercise extreme caution due to hazardous road conditions. Black ice has already caused accidents, and snow is expected to worsen conditions later today. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported in…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
Multiple road snowfall warnings have been issued across New Zealand by MetService, predicting hazardous conditions on key routes. The warnings, issued at 8:37pm on Thursday, June 5, 2025, cover several passes and highways in the South Island and one in…