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New Zealand Braces for Westerly Winds, Rising Temperatures After Cold Snap
After a record cold weekend, New Zealand anticipates a significant warm-up this week. Westerly winds bring rain and strong gusts to the west, while eastern regions expect drier, warmer conditions.
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk for New Zealand from July 12-15, 2026. High pressure, weak troughs, and fronts will bring some rain and strong winds, particularly to the South Island, but warnings are unlikely.
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Clearer Skies and Frosty Mornings Expected for Matariki Celebrations After Severe Weather
New Zealand transitions from severe weather to a clear, cold Matariki weekend. Heavy rain and snow caused disruptions, but settled conditions are expected, offering ideal viewing for Matariki and outdoor activities.
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MetService Warns of Severe Weather, Heavy Rain, and Gales for Central and Northern New Zealand
MetService forecasts severe weather for central and northern New Zealand from Thursday to Friday, including heavy rain and gales. Conditions are expected to ease by the weekend as a high-pressure ridge builds.
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Wintry Weather Grips New Zealand with Frosts, Fog, and Rainy School Holiday Start
New Zealand faces a wintry week with widespread frosts and fog, particularly in the north. Showers clear east but move west, with heavy rain and strong winds expected for the start of school holidays.
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MetService Forecasts Increasing Severe Weather Risk for South Island by Weekend
MetService predicts minimal severe weather early this week, but warns of increasing risk for heavy rain and strong northwest gales across New Zealand's South Island from Friday through Saturday.
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MetService Predicts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk for New Zealand from June 28 to July 1, 2026. High pressure and showery flows are expected, with an update due Saturday.
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MetService Forecasts Severe Weather for New Zealand This Week
MetService predicts heavy rain and strong winds across New Zealand from Wednesday to Friday. Moderate confidence for severe weather in Bay of Plenty, Nelson, Marlborough Sounds, Wellington, and Taranaki is highlighted in the latest outlook.
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MetService Forecasts Severe Weather for New Zealand This Week
MetService forecasts severe weather for New Zealand from June 24-26, 2026, with heavy rain and strong winds. Bay of Plenty, Nelson, Auckland, Wellington, and Marlborough Sounds are among regions expected to be affected before conditions ease Saturday.
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MetService Forecasts Heavy Rain and Strong Winds for New Zealand
MetService predicts heavy rain and strong winds for northern and central New Zealand from Wednesday, with moderate confidence for warnings in Bay of Plenty, Gisborne/Tairawhiti, and Nelson/Tasman regions, alongside potential snow in higher areas.
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MetService Forecasts Unsettled Week for New Zealand with Rain and Snow Risks
MetService predicts a week of unsettled weather across New Zealand, with potential heavy rain warnings for several regions mid-week and snow in the South Island's higher elevations. Minimal severe weather is expected Monday.
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MetService Forecasts Increasing Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService warns of increasing severe weather risks across New Zealand from Friday to Sunday, with moderate confidence for heavy rain and strong wind warnings in parts of the South and North Islands.
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New Zealand to Experience Minimal Severe Weather Risk This Week
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk for New Zealand from June 10-13, 2026, dominated by a large high-pressure system. Rain is expected in the southwest South Island on Thursday, with an update due Tuesday.
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MetService Forecasts Heavy Rain for Taranaki, Severe Weather Across New Zealand
MetService predicts heavy rainfall for Taranaki north of Eltham on Friday, with low confidence for other North Island regions and western South Island. Severe southwest gales are possible for coastal Southland and Clutha by Monday.
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MetService Forecasts Heavy Rain Warnings for New Zealand This Week
MetService forecasts heavy rain warnings for parts of New Zealand from Thursday to Saturday, with moderate confidence for Westland ranges and Taranaki Maunga. The severe weather risk lessens by Sunday.
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MetService Forecasts Potential Heavy Rain Warnings for New Zealand
MetService forecasts potential heavy rain warnings for New Zealand's North and South Islands later this week. Taranaki Maunga and Westland ranges face the highest risk on Thursday and Friday, while Wednesday and Saturday show minimal severe weather threats.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService forecasts severe weather for New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong northerlies expected across northern and central regions on Tuesday. Warnings are in place for Northland and Taranaki Maunga, while other areas face moderate to low confidence for significant…
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MetService Forecasts Heavy Rain, Strong Winds for North and Central New Zealand
MetService warns of heavy rain and strong northerly winds for northern and central New Zealand on Monday and Tuesday. Severe weather warnings and watches are in effect for various regions across both islands.
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MetService Forecasts Severe Weather Across New Zealand This Week
MetService forecasts severe weather for New Zealand from Sunday to Tuesday, May 31 to June 2, 2026. A large trough will bring warning-level rain to the South Island's west and parts of the North Island, with potential severe gales.
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MetService Predicts Settled Weather Until Sunday, Heavy Rain Possible in South Island
MetService's latest severe weather outlook predicts minimal risk across New Zealand from Thursday to Saturday. A front on Sunday could bring moderate confidence of heavy rain to northern Fiordland and Westland, with low confidence for Tasman District.
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for Coming Week
MetService's latest outlook predicts minimal severe weather risk across New Zealand from Tuesday through Friday. A weakening front brings rain to the South Island early week, followed by a persistent ridge of high pressure, ensuring generally settled conditions.
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New Zealand Faces Minimal Severe Weather Risk Next Week
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk across New Zealand from May 25-28, 2026. An unsettled easterly flow, weak fronts, and high pressure systems will bring generally settled conditions nationwide.
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MetService Predicts Minimal Severe Weather, Fiordland Rain Possible
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather for New Zealand from May 24-27, 2026. A low confidence for warning-level rain is noted for Fiordland on Tuesday, May 26, as a front moves across the South Island.
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MetService Predicts Minimal Severe Weather, Low Confidence for Fiordland Rain
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather for New Zealand from May 23-25, 2026. However, there is low confidence for warning-level rain in Fiordland on Tuesday, May 26, as a front moves across the South Island.
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MetService Predicts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for Long Weekend
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk across New Zealand from Friday, May 22, to Monday, May 25, 2026. Settled conditions are expected, with an update due Thursday afternoon.
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MetService Forecasts Moderate Rain Risk for South Island West Coast
MetService predicts moderate confidence of warning-level rain for Westland and Fiordland on Thursday, May 21, with low confidence of severe gales in southern regions. The severe weather risk is minimal for the rest of the week.
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New Zealand Weather: North Island Stays Stable, South Island Braces for Frontal Change
High pressure maintains current weather across New Zealand's North Island, bringing showers to eastern and northern parts. Meanwhile, a frontal system will introduce rain, rising temperatures, and dispel fog in the South Island by mid-week.
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Southern New Zealand Faces Potential Severe Gales Mid-Week
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather for early next week, but warns of low confidence for severe gale northwesterlies in Fiordland, Southland, and Stewart Island from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.
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MetService Predicts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk for New Zealand from May 17-20, 2026. A high-pressure ridge dominates, with varying flows across islands, and a front approaching the South Island by Wednesday.
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Chilly, Clear Weekend Forecast for Most of New Zealand
MetService forecasts a settled, chilly weekend across much of Aotearoa, ideal for outdoor activities. While most will enjoy clear skies and frosty nights, eastern and northern regions may experience some showers, particularly affecting Hawke's Bay.
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