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Aucklanders are being warned to prepare for a deluge of rain that could cause flooding and make driving conditions dangerous. The Auckland Region Emergency Management Office has warned Aucklanders to stay tuned to weather forecasts and exercise caution...
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Strong northwesterly winds are expected to continue around Wellington and the Wairarapa today. The MetService has issued severe weather warnings and watches for wind and rain for the region as well as parts of the South Island as a cold front moves across...
Tags: South Island, Wellington, MetService
The last of the North Island properties blacked out by last weekend's snow storm are expected to have power restored today as another storm brews. About 455 properties across rural Hawke's Bay and Taupo lost power on Sunday after power lines were brought...
Tags: Central North Island, MetService, Canterbury, heavy snow, north islands
A cold snap is sweeping across the deep south with the MetService issuing a severe weather warning for Fiordland. Snow was expected to lower to 400-500 metres in Fiordland tonight with heavy snow showers continuing in the area for most of tomorrow. From...
Tags: Southland, Fiordland, MetService, cold snap, New Zealand, Auckland
Wind and rain are set to hit the country later this week, the MetService says. The first trough is due to hit the South Island tomorrow and the MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Westland and the headwaters of Canterbury rivers. "Hold on to...
Tags: South Island, MetService, heavy rain
A severe weather warning has been issued for large parts of the country with strong winds and rain set to spoil the weekend for many. The MetService has also warned people in affected areas to secure their boat moorings. The severe weather warning is...
Tags: strong winds, MetService, heavy rain, tropical storms, North Island, Radio New Zealand, severe weather, weather warning
Heavy snow could fall in eastern parts of the South Island overnight. MetService says rain has become persistent in Otago and South Canterbury tonight, and should spread to North Canterbury and Kaikoura in the morning. Initially snow is expected down...
Tags: South Island, South Canterbury, North Canterbury, MetService
Sunshine and warmer temperatures are in today and Saturday's forecast. Today, forecasters predict a high of 75; Saturday, it should be 83, according to the National Weather Service. On Sunday, temperatures will cool a bit, with a high expected in the...
Tags: North Island, heavy rain, MetService
Heavy snow falls in Dunedin have caused multiple accidents overnight and closed roads in and out of the city. Police advised residents to stay home, Senior Sergeant Mel Aitken said. "We're stressing to people the roads are treacherous and unless it's...
Tags: Dunedin, Rimutaka Hill, MetService, rimutaka hills, snow showers, State Highway, closes roads, Newstalk ZB
Heavy snow, rain and severe gales are predicted to top off a week of icy weather this weekend. The MetService has issued a severe weather warning for southerly gales, heavy snow and heavy rain around the country. A strong cold southerly airstream was...
Tags: Wellington, wild weather, partly cloudy, MetService, cloudy max, winds gusting, Auckland, Newstalk ZB