Tag: weather
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High Winds Prompt Caution for Trucks in Kaipara, Northland
New Zealand Police are advising truck and trailer units to exercise caution in Northland due to high winds in the Kaipara area. The high winds are causing trouble for vehicles, especially trucks. Motorists are advised to delay travel if possible…
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New Zealand Braces for Mixed Bag of Winter Weather
New Zealanders can expect a mixed bag of winter weather over the coming days, with rain, wind, fine spells, chilly mornings, and frosts all on the cards. The north is already experiencing wet and windy conditions as a low-pressure system…
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Minimal Risk of Severe Weather Across New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:39 am on Thursday, July 17, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand from Saturday, July 19, through Tuesday, July 22, 2025. On Saturday, a ridge of high…
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Police Continue Search for Missing Auckland Woman, Ella Davenport
Police are continuing their appeal for information to help find Ella Davenport, 57, who has been missing since June 20. She was last seen at her home on Hain Avenue in Māngere four weeks ago this Friday. Detective Sergeant Rob…
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Heavy Rain Watch for Gisborne and Hawke's Bay
A slow-moving front is expected to bring a moist easterly flow to Gisborne and the north of Hawke's Bay on Friday, July 18, 2025. MetService issued the severe weather outlook at 9:48 am on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, noting a…
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North Island Braces for Potential Severe Gales
A low-pressure system is expected to move east across the upper North Island on Thursday, July 17, 2025, bringing potential severe weather. MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, noting a low confidence level (20% likelihood) that severe southwesterly gales…
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Fast Weather Fronts to Bring Wet and Blustery Conditions to New Zealand
A rapid succession of weather fronts is set to bring wet and blustery conditions across New Zealand from Monday, July 14th, to Thursday, July 17th. Monday started with warmer, cloudier, and foggier conditions nationwide, with showers easing in the west…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Rain Expected in Northern New Zealand
A strong west to southwest flow is expected to impact northern and central New Zealand on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, according to MetService. While the flow is expected to ease during the day, a low in the north Tasman Sea…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A front is set to move across New Zealand on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, followed by a south to southwesterly flow. According to the MetService, the risk of severe weather is minimal. A weak ridge of high pressure will cover…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook
A trough moving east of New Zealand will be followed by a narrow ridge of high pressure, then a front affecting Fiordland late on Monday. MetService reports low confidence that rainfall accumulations about Buller District may approach warning criteria on…
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Media Monitor: Radio New Zealand reports power outages, court ruling, political clash
Radio New Zealand is reporting that thousands of homes are without power after another night of wild weather. NZTA said it is looking at weather damage to state highways across the top of the South Island. In other news, a…
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Severe Weather Watch for Westland as Other Warnings Lifted
A severe weather watch remains active for the ranges of Westland due to ongoing unsettled conditions across New Zealand. Issued at 7:29 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, by MetService, the warning highlights periods of heavy rain expected in the…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Hit by Heavy Rain, Power Outages
RNZ is reporting that parts of New Zealand are experiencing weather-related emergencies. It said Tasman residents are being warned to seek higher ground, hundreds of homes in the Far North are without power, and heavy rain is falling throughout the…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A broad trough is expected to bring bands of rain or showers to western areas of New Zealand, according to MetService. The weather outlook, issued at 10:12 am on Friday, July 11, 2025, indicates a low confidence level that rainfall…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for central and northern New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to impact several regions. A front, preceded by a strong and moist northerly flow, is moving east across the country,…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Says Meth Use Up, Crime Not; NZ First Rising in Polls
Media Monitor: RNZ is reporting that police data indicates a surge in methamphetamine use has not led to a significant increase in crime. Detective Superintendent Greg Williams expressed concern about potential crime and social harm. The Ministerial Advisory Group on…
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Media Monitor: New Zealand weather warnings, restaurant booking concerns, and migration trends
1 News is reporting that heavy rain warnings have been issued for the upper North and South Islands of New Zealand. It said a strong, moist northerly flow is expected to move east across the country Friday and Saturday. Also,…
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Heavy Rain Warnings in Place for Multiple Regions of New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:22 am on Thursday, July 10, 2025, indicates heavy rain warnings remain in effect for several regions of New Zealand. A front moving east across central New Zealand on Saturday will give…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, predicting heavy rain and strong northeast winds across New Zealand from Friday into Saturday. A front, preceded by a strong moist northerly flow, is expected to move east, bringing gales and…
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Heavy Rain Expected to Hit New Zealand's North and South Islands
A front moving over the Tasman Sea is expected to bring heavy rain to the northern and western regions of New Zealand, according to MetService. The weather system will affect both the North and South Islands, preceded by a strong…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain Expected to Hit New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:27 am on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, indicates a period of heavy rain for northern and western parts of New Zealand. The outlook covers the period from Thursday, July 10, to Sunday,…
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New Zealand Weather: Settled Start to Final Week of School Holidays
The final week of school holidays begins with settled weather for most of the country, offering opportunities for outdoor activities before a change later in the week. Clear skies and high cloud will keep temperatures cool in northern and western…
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Heavy Rain Expected to Hit New Zealand This Week
A front moving from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring heavy rain to New Zealand from Wednesday, July 9, through Saturday, July 12, 2025, according to MetService. The most intense rainfall is anticipated on Friday, July 11, affecting northern…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
New Zealand is set to experience a mix of weather conditions over the coming days, according to the latest Severe Weather Outlook from MetService. Issued on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 9:44 am, the outlook covers the period from Tuesday,…
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Heavy Rain Warning Lifted for Hawke's Bay
MetService has lifted the Heavy Rain Warning for Hawke's Bay, specifically areas at and north of Wairoa township. Issued at 8:17pm on Saturday, July 5, 2025, the warning was rescinded as the heavy rain eased. "Rain is easing and the…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather
New Zealand is expected to have minimal risk of severe weather this week, according to MetService. A ridge of high pressure lies across the South Island, with a south to southeast flow affecting the North Island on Monday, July 7,…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain Expected in Hawke's Bay
A severe weather warning has been issued for Hawke's Bay due to an approaching front bringing heavy rain. The warning, issued at 9:42 am on Saturday, July 5, 2025, forecasts significant rainfall, particularly in the northern part of the region.…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on South Island crashes, carbon auctions, All Blacks
RNZ is reporting that two people died Friday night in separate crashes in the South Island. One crash occurred in Canterbury, and the other in Tasman, RNZ said. Further details were not immediately available. In other news, RNZ reports that…
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Media Monitor: Taranaki residents battle flooding during thunderstorm
RNZ is reporting that thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Taranaki on Thursday. Up to 280mm of rain fell over parts of Taranaki over 24 hours, with slips and sewage overflows also reported. One resident, Taryn Utiger, said Ōkato streets flooded…
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MetService: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather Across New Zealand
A cold front is expected to move northwards across the upper North Island, while a ridge of high pressure builds over the South Island on Sunday, July 6, 2025, according to MetService. The weather outlook, issued at 10:13 am on…