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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Heavy Rain, Snow, and Gales
MetService warns of heavy rain in eastern New Zealand, snow in the south, and southerly gales centrally. Orange warnings are active for Horowhenua, Manawatu, Taihape, Tararua, Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, and Wellington, with potential for flooding and slips.
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Red Rain Warning Extended for Marlborough and Upper Canterbury Amid Severe Flooding Risks
MetService extends a Red Warning for heavy rain in eastern Marlborough and upper Canterbury until Wednesday, with significant flooding, slips, and road closures expected across the upper South Island.
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MetService Issues Red Warning for Heavy Rain in Coastal Dunedin and Clutha
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the South Island, upgrading coastal Dunedin and Clutha to a Red Warning for heavy rain. Expect significant flooding, slips, and travel disruption, alongside heavy snow and severe gales in other regions.
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South Island Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain, Snow, and Gales Expected
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand's South Island, forecasting heavy rain, significant snow, and severe gales from Sunday into Tuesday, urging residents to prepare for widespread disruption.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for South Island
MetService has issued Orange Warnings for heavy rain, snow, and severe gales across parts of New Zealand's South Island, including Otago and Southland, from Sunday into Monday, urging caution and preparedness.
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South Island Braces for Severe Rain and Gales
MetService has issued Orange Severe Weather Warnings for New Zealand's South Island, forecasting heavy rain in Westland, Fiordland, Canterbury, and Otago, alongside strong gales for the Canterbury High Country, bringing risks of flooding and damage.
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MetService Lifts Severe Weather Warnings for Central New Zealand
MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings for central New Zealand, including heavy rain and gales for Tararua Range, Wairarapa, and Wellington, as conditions have eased.
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Police Urge Caution on Lower North Island Roads Amid Severe Weather
New Zealand Police advise motorists in the lower North Island to drive carefully due to severe wind, rain, debris, and flooding. Inspector Mark Oliver urges safe speeds, increased following distances, and avoiding unnecessary travel in affected areas like Hutt Valley…
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New Zealand Braces for Roaring Southerly, Heavy Rain, and Snow
MetService issues widespread weather warnings for New Zealand, including an Orange Strong Wind Warning for Wellington and Marlborough, heavy rain, and snow, as a deep low-pressure system brings hazardous conditions through the weekend.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService forecasts potential heavy rain warnings for New Zealand from June 4-7, 2026. Moderate confidence for Westland ranges and Taranaki Maunga, with risks diminishing by Sunday.
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MetService Lifts All Severe Weather Warnings for South Island
MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings and watches for New Zealand's South Island. Rain and strong northwest winds are now easing, bringing an end to the heavy rain warning for Westland ranges.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Across New Zealand
MetService has issued multiple severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across central and southern New Zealand, with up to 600mm of rain expected in Westland and wind gusts reaching 140km/h in exposed areas.
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MetService Issues Orange Heavy Rain Warnings for South Island
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the north and west of New Zealand's South Island, forecasting up to 400 millimetres of rain, potential flooding, and severe gales through Saturday.
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MetService Issues Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Western South Island
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Westland District, forecasting up to 250 millimetres of rain. Residents are advised to clear drains and prepare for potential flooding and hazardous driving conditions.
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Severe Weather Warning Issued for North and South Islands
MetService issues Red and Orange warnings for heavy rain and severe gales across eastern, central, and southern North Island, Marlborough, North Canterbury, and Chatham Islands. Worst conditions expected overnight Sunday.
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Heavy Rain Forecast for North Island
MetService issues Heavy Rain Watches for Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, and northern Gisborne/Tairawhiti due to a humid southeast flow.
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand's South Island
A front is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the South Island, with warnings issued for Fiordland. The risk extends to other regions, including Southland, Otago, and Canterbury.
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand's North Island
A large low-pressure system is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of New Zealand, particularly the North Island, prompting weather warnings for several regions.
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New Zealand Weather: Heatwave Continues Amidst Warnings and Watches
New Zealand experiences a mix of severe weather conditions, including heavy rain, strong winds, and high temperatures, prompting warnings and watches from MetService.
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Canterbury Residents Urged to Prepare for Severe Winds
Police are urging Canterbury residents to prepare for severe weather, with a red wind warning and state of local emergency declared. Non-essential travel is discouraged, and a fire ban is in place until Sunday.
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Deportation Law Changes, Budget Hole
Radio New Zealand reports Immigration Minister defends deportation law changes, Prime Minister Luxon unconcerned about budget deficit, Auckland Transport loses powers, and severe weather warnings issued.
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New Zealand Welcomes Meteorological Spring Amidst Weather Warnings
After harsh winter winds, New Zealand transitions into meteorological spring with calmer conditions for the North Island but ongoing weather warnings for the South Island and Stewart Island.
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New Zealand Welcomes Meteorological Spring with Weather Warnings
Severe gale winds, snowfall, and thunderstorms mark the start of meteorological spring in New Zealand, with warnings issued for Stewart Island, Hawke’s Bay, and major roads.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
New Zealand's southern and central regions brace for heavy rain and northwest gales as a subtropical low approaches, prompting orange-level warnings for Canterbury and Otago headwaters.
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Ridge of High Pressure Dominates, Low Confidence of Severe Weather
New Zealand's weather forecast anticipates a week of varied conditions, with a ridge of high pressure dominating. While some rain and winds are expected, the likelihood of severe weather warnings remains low.
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, forecasting a significant rain event for western and northern New Zealand on Tuesday, July 29, with potential for impactful rainfall and strong winds.
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Severe Weather Outlook: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
New Zealand is bracing for a significant rain event starting Monday, with potential for severe gales in exposed areas. MetService warns of impactful rainfall, especially in regions already affected by recent weather.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
New Zealand is bracing for severe weather as a strong front brings heavy rain and gales. MetService has issued warnings for several regions, advising residents to prepare for potential flooding and property damage.
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Media Monitor: 1News reports red heavy rain warning for parts of Tasman
1News reports a red heavy rain warning for parts of the Tasman District. Other stories include a Dunedin teen jailed for fatal stabbing and stolen war medals.
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Red Warning Issued for Heavy Rain in Tasman District
MetService escalates weather warnings in the Tasman District to a Red Warning for Heavy Rain, valid until 11 pm tonight. The escalation follows three weeks of heavy rain and saturated conditions.
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