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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale and Ice Accretion
MetService issued high seas warnings at 0710UTC on May 3, 2025, including gale and ice accretion warnings. Gale Warning 052 affects the Pacific Ocean area, specifically a belt 240 nautical miles wide centered on a line from 38S 155W to…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale Force Winds and Ice Accretion
MetService has issued several high seas warnings effective 0000 UTC on May 3, 2025. Gale Warning 049 affects the Pacific Ocean, specifically a belt 240 nautical miles wide centered on a line from 38S 157W to 46S 146W to 51S…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
New Zealand is under a ridge of high pressure, presenting minimal risk of severe weather on Monday, May 5, 2025, according to MetService. On Tuesday, May 6, the high pressure system will move onto the North Island, leading to a…
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Pumpkin Seed Growers Find Success at Summer Hill Seeds
Sheep and beef farmers Clare and Grant Adkins sought a less intensive occupation when they decided to grow pumpkins at Summer Hill Seeds. According to RNZ, the couple were looking for a "semi-retirement option".
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gale and Ice Accretion
MetService issued high seas warnings at 1823UTC on May 2, 2025, detailing gale and ice accretion risks across the Pacific and Southern ocean areas. Gale Warning 045 indicates a southwest gale of 40 knots affecting a 360 nautical mile wide…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Pacific and Southern Ocean Areas
MetService has issued several high seas warnings effective 1200UTC on May 2, 2025. A storm warning (041) is in effect for the PACIFIC and SOUTHERN areas, originating from a low-pressure system of 959hPa near 58S 119W, moving east at 55kt.…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Pacific and Southern Ocean Areas
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 0736UTC on May 2, 2025, affecting various ocean areas. A storm warning (036) is in effect for the PACIFIC and SOUTHERN areas, originating from a low-pressure system of 957hPa near 58S 129W, moving…
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New Zealand Weather Emergency: Flooding, Power Outages, and Travel Disruptions
New Zealand is grappling with severe weather events, including widespread flooding in Canterbury, where a state of emergency remains. A thunderstorm passed over Auckland, and parts of Wellington, Wairarapa and Manawatū are experiencing power outages that could last for days.…
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Heavy Rain Warning Lifted for Southern Wairarapa
MetService has lifted the Heavy Rain Warning for southern Wairarapa, south of Masterton, as of Friday afternoon. Issued at 4:11pm on May 2, 2025, the warning was cancelled due to the easing of heavy rainfall in the region. The public…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Pacific and Southern Oceans
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 0032UTC on May 2, 2025, affecting various ocean areas. A storm warning (031) is in effect for the Pacific and Southern Oceans, north of the Ice Edge. A low-pressure system of 961hPa is…
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New Zealand Weather to Improve After Days of Heavy Rain and Wind
After days of heavy rain and strong winds, New Zealand is expecting an easing trend, with improved weather conditions expected for the weekend. Canterbury experienced 100 to 200 mm of rain between Wednesday and Friday morning, with parts of Banks…
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Heavy Rain Warning in Force for Southern Wairarapa
A Severe Weather Watch has been issued for southern Wairarapa due to heavy rain. The deep low responsible for the adverse conditions is moving eastwards today. A heavy rain Warning remains active for southern Wairarapa until this afternoon, and residents…
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Southern Wairarapa
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 9:51 am on Friday, May 2, 2025, for southern Wairarapa due to heavy rain. A deep low-pressure system is moving east, bringing heavy rain to central New Zealand. The heavy…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: High Pressure Brings Settled Conditions
New Zealand is set to experience a period of settled weather, according to the latest Severe Weather Outlook from MetService issued at 9:37 am on Friday, May 2, 2025. A ridge of high pressure will dominate the country's weather patterns…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Pacific and Southern Oceans
MetService issued high seas warnings at 1844UTC on May 1, 2025, detailing storm and gale conditions across the Pacific and Southern Ocean areas. STORM WARNING 026 indicates a low-pressure system of 956hPa near 61S 147W, moving east-northeast at 40kt, affecting…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Pacific and Southern Oceans
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 1332UTC on May 1, 2025, affecting various ocean areas including the Pacific and Southern regions. A storm warning (018) is in effect for waters north of the Ice Edge, highlighting a low-pressure system…
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MetService Lifts Road Snowfall Warnings for Key New Zealand Passes
MetService has lifted road snowfall warnings for several key passes in New Zealand. As of 8:28 pm on Thursday, May 1, 2025, snow is no longer expected to accumulate on Lewis Pass (SH7), Arthurs Pass (SH73), Porters Pass (SH73), and…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales for Parts of New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued for parts of New Zealand, with a deep low bringing heavy rain, severe southerly gales, and large waves to central areas. The low is expected to move east of New Zealand on Friday.…
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MetService Issues High Seas Storm and Gale Warnings for Pacific and Southern Oceans
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 0717UTC on May 1, 2025, affecting the Pacific and Southern Ocean areas. A storm warning (009) is in effect for waters north of the Ice Edge, with a low-pressure system of 961hPa near…
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New Zealand Experiences Wet April with Record-Breaking Rainfall
Most of New Zealand experienced a wet and warm April, with soil moisture deficits largely disappearing except for parts of Otago and Southland, according to MetService. An ever-present low pressure anomaly across the north Tasman Sea, combined with a slow-moving…
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New Zealand Hit by Weather Emergency and Doctor's Strike
New Zealand is grappling with severe weather and industrial action as a state of emergency is declared in the Selwyn district of Canterbury, and a red wind warning is issued for Wellington. Simultaneously, thousands of senior doctors are striking over…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Storm and Gale Conditions
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 0144UTC on May 1, 2025, detailing storm and gale conditions across various ocean areas. A STORM WARNING (001) is in effect for the FORTIES PACIFIC and SOUTHERN areas, north of the Ice Edge.…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Key New Zealand Passes
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for several passes in New Zealand. The warnings, issued at 11:22 am on Thursday, May 1, 2025, detail expected snow accumulations on key routes. The Lewis Pass (SH7) is under a snowfall warning valid…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales Threaten New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService at 10:31 am on Thursday, May 1, 2025, for several regions of New Zealand, with a RED wind warning now in place for Wellington. A deep weather system east of central…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook
A low east of the North Island is expected to move northeast, with a strong southerly flow easing as a ridge builds northwards over southern New Zealand. MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, noting a low confidence of warnable…
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New Zealand Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Multiple Passes
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for several passes in New Zealand. The warnings, issued at 8:29 am on Thursday, May 1, 2025, detail expected snow accumulations on key routes. The Lewis Pass (SH7) is under a warning for 16…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Key New Zealand Passes
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for several passes in New Zealand. The warnings, issued at 8:28 am on Thursday, May 1, 2025, detail expected snow accumulations on key routes. The Lewis Pass (SH7) is under a warning for 16…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Multiple Ocean Areas
MetService issued several high seas warnings at 1345UTC on April 30, 2025, affecting various ocean areas. A STORM WARNING 566 is in effect for FORTIES PACIFIC and SOUTHERN areas. A low-pressure system with 981hPa near 61S 172E is moving east…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain, Gales, and Snow Threaten New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong gales expected to impact several regions. The warning, released at 8:52pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, highlights the risks associated with a deepening…
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MetService Issues High Seas Warnings for Gales and Ice Accretion
MetService issued multiple high seas warnings at 0607UTC on April 30, 2025, affecting various ocean areas. Gale warnings are in effect for the Pacific, Southern Ocean, and Forties regions, with wind speeds up to 45 knots expected in some areas.…