Tag: weather
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New Zealand Braces for Rain and Gales as Low-Pressure System Approaches
A low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea is expected to move across southern and central New Zealand, bringing rain and potential severe weather from Sunday, November 30, 2025. MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, noting a low confidence of…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Central New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:28pm on Thursday, November 27, 2025, for central New Zealand. A series of fronts, preceded by humid northerlies, are expected to move across the region during Thursday night and Friday…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:49 am on Thursday, November 27, 2025, indicates potential weather hazards for New Zealand. On Saturday, November 29, fronts are expected to move onto the southern South Island while high pressure covers…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand's South Island
MetService has issued a severe weather warning at 8:51am on Thursday, November 27, 2025, for parts of southern and central New Zealand. A series of fronts, preceded by humid northerlies, are expected to bring heavy rain to western areas of…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, predicting potential heavy rain for parts of New Zealand. Issued at 10:29am on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the outlook covers weather patterns from Friday, November 28, to Monday, December 1, 2025. On Friday,…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook
MetService issued a severe weather outlook at 10:02am on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, detailing potential weather risks over the coming days. On Friday, November 28, fronts are expected to move onto the North Island, bringing rain, while a weak front…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for South Island
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the South Island, with heavy rain expected in western regions and gales in Fiordland and inland Canterbury. A series of fronts are expected to bring periods of heavy rain today and Thursday. North…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for West of South Island, New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService for the west of the South Island, New Zealand, effective from 6:00am to 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The warning, categorized as 'Orange', covers the Tasman area, west of Takaka.…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit Central and Southern New Zealand
Central and southern New Zealand are bracing for unsettled weather, with a strong northwest flow expected to bring heavy rain and potential severe gales on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook, highlighting the elevated…
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New Zealand Weather: Changeable Conditions Expected for Final Week of Spring
New Zealanders can expect a mix of weather conditions during the final week of spring, with warm, muggy conditions returning after a cool start. MetService forecasts a series of weather systems moving across the country, bringing rain and wind to…
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit Southern and Central New Zealand
Unsettled weather is expected to affect southern and central New Zealand on Wednesday and Thursday, according to MetService. A strong northerly flow will cover the South Island on Wednesday, bringing a period of heavy rain to northern and western regions.…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
A low-pressure system approaching from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring unsettled weather to southern and central New Zealand. The MetService issued a severe weather outlook at 9:33 am on Sunday, November 23, 2025, warning of potential heavy rain…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on All Blacks win, immigration law risks
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the All Blacks ended their season with a win, holding off a challenge from Wales. While the score was comfortable, Wales challenged for long periods. RNZ also reports that kōura research will focus on…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for South and Central Regions
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:42 am on Saturday, November 22, 2025, indicates unsettled weather for southern and central New Zealand on Wednesday and Thursday. While Monday, November 24, poses minimal risk as a cold front weakens…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on New Parking Fees, Cat Control, and More
RNZ is reporting that new parking fees will be implemented at three popular New Zealand tourist destinations starting next month. It said these fees will apply to both locals and tourists. In other news, RNZ said there is a debate…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain Expected in South Island
A cold front is expected to move over the southeast of the South Island on Sunday, November 23, 2025, bringing showers. The central and northern regions of New Zealand will be covered by a weak ridge, but afternoon showers are…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Fiordland and Westland
A severe weather warning was issued at 9:18 am on Friday, November 21, 2025, concerning heavy rain for northern Fiordland and southern Westland. A front is moving northwards over these regions today, bringing a period of heavy rain. A watch…
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Media Monitor: ABC News on Cartel Drug Trade, Epstein Files, and Cyclone Fina
ABC News is reporting that the discovery of narco submarines, similar to those used by Mexican and South American drug cartels, has increased concerns about international syndicates targeting Australian and New Zealand drug markets. It said that in other news,…
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New Zealand Weather Update: Clear Skies Follow Wet Start
Aotearoa New Zealand is experiencing a shift from a wet week to clearer skies. Christchurch is already enjoying sunshine, with the North Island expected to see clouds dissipate this afternoon. MetService meteorologist Michael Pawley said, “The trend of morning cloud…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Risk of Severe Weather
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a minimal risk of severe weather across New Zealand from Saturday, November 22nd, through Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. According to the report issued at 11:37am on Thursday, November 20th, a weak front…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Fiordland
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Fiordland, south of Milford Sound, effective from 12:00pm Thu 20 Nov to 12:00pm Fri 21 Nov. A slow-moving front is expected to bring 150 to 170 mm of rain, with peak…
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Heavy Rain Warnings Issued for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
MetService has issued Severe Weather Warnings for heavy rain affecting parts of New Zealand. The warnings, issued at 7:54pm on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, focus on the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne/Tairawhiti regions. A slow-moving front is expected to move…
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Urgent Repairs on Auckland Harbour Bridge Southbound Clip-On Lanes
Urgent road surface repairs will be carried out on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work is scheduled for the State Highway 1 (SH1) Auckland Harbour Bridge southbound clip-on lanes on Thursday 20 November…
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Heavy Rain Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
MetService has issued several Orange level warnings for heavy rain across parts of New Zealand. People are advised to stay updated with the latest forecasts. Coromandel Peninsula is under a heavy rain warning for five hours, from 9:00am to 2:00pm…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Rain Expected in Fiordland
A front is expected to move north over Fiordland and Southland on Friday, November 21, 2025, potentially bringing warning amounts of rain. According to the MetService, there is "moderate confidence that warning amounts of rain will accumulate in Fiordland south…
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Heavy Rain Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService for heavy rain affecting various parts of New Zealand. An Orange Warning has been extended to include all of Northland. The warning is in effect from 12:00am to 2:00pm on Wednesday,…
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Heavy Rain Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain across parts of New Zealand. A slow-moving front over Westland and Canterbury is expected to weaken tonight, while humid northeasterlies are affecting the upper North Island, with heavy rain expected tonight…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, indicating heavy rain for parts of New Zealand and possible severe gales about Canterbury. A front is expected to stall over Westland and Canterbury today, bringing heavy rain and potentially strong…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for South Island
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 9:47am on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, indicates a risk of heavy rain in the South Island. A ridge of high pressure is expected to move from the South Island onto central and…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of New Zealand, with a front over the Tasman Sea expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the South Island tonight and during Tuesday. Humid northeasterlies are affecting the…