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- South Island severe weather, June–July 2025Quiet since 4 Jul 2025
- Lower South Island storm and recoveryQuiet since 11 Dec 2025
- Nelson-Tasman floods and recovery 2025Quiet since 26 Aug 2025
- Winter frosts and cold snaps 2025Quiet since 19 Aug 2025
- Christmas Day 2025 weather forecastQuiet since 24 Dec 2025
- Winter cold snap 2026Quiet since 7 Aug
- July 2025 heavy rain and windQuiet since 31 Jul 2025
- Auckland Harbour Bridge wind disruptionsQuiet since 27 Sep 2025
- Cold summer start 2025Quiet since 5 Feb 2025
- Winter weather warnings June 2025Quiet since 7 Jun 2025
- Late August 2025 weather warningsQuiet since 1 Sep 2025
- Spring school holidays weather 2025Quiet since 25 Sep 2025
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October 2026
- US band La Dispute cancels Wellington show after flight diversion
- Strong winds cause disruption in Wellington
- Second weather front to bring more wind and rain
- Severe winds and heavy rain forecast as firefighters battle bushfires
- Severe winds and heavy rain sweep across New Zealand
+2 - Fire and Emergency assessing ground after Southland scrub fire
- Heavy rain and gales forecast for South Island on Monday+2
- Warm start to Labour weekend followed by rain and wind
- Warm and sunny weather forecast for South Island Labour weekend
- Warm and settled weather forecast for much of New Zealand
- Frosty starts and chilly nights forecast for parts of New Zealand
- Aitutaki activates emergency centre as Tropical Cyclone Wati approaches
- State Highway 3 reopens through Awakino Gorge after flooding
- Temperatures to drop as cold southerly front moves north
- Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for parts of New Zealand
- Cold front to bring temperature drop after warm spring weather
- Firefighters warn of increased risk as Christchurch temperatures reach 27°C
- Fans complain of heat inside Christchurch stadium during rugby matches
- Temperatures to drop as cold front sweeps across New Zealand
- Site chosen for new Nelson-Tasman rain radar
- Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for school holiday weekend
September 2026
- Snow and frost hit South Island as cold southwesterlies arrive
- Apparent tornado causes damage and injury on Kapiti Coast
- Weather disruptions expected at start of school holidays
- Weather warnings issued for heavy rain, snow and gales
- Cold fronts bring wind and snow to start of school holidays
- South Island motorists urged to take extreme care after overnight snow
- South Island temperatures expected to drop by 10C
- Cold front to bring snow and temperature drops across New Zealand
- Storm brings heavy rain and flooding as it moves north
- Heavy rain and snow forecast for parts of New Zealand
- Cold front to bring heavy rain across South Island this weekend
- Severe winds and heavy rain hit parts of New Zealand
- Warm temperatures and strong winds forecast across New Zealand
- Temporary fine weather follows severe weather across New Zealand
August 2026
- Severe gales, snow and hail forecast across New Zealand
- Severe gales and snow forecast for parts of New Zealand
- Heavy rain forecast for upper North Island as low-pressure system moves
- Queenstown residents evacuated overnight due to flooding and land instability
- Winter storm causes road closures and rockfalls across South Island+1
- Fog restrictions in place at Auckland Airport
- Winter storm brings heavy rain and snow to South Island+1
- Significant winter storm forecast to hit the South Island
- Heavy rain, gales and snow forecast for parts of New Zealand
- Heavy rain and severe gales forecast for New Zealand weekend
- Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled due to heavy swells
- Desert Road reopens after snow closure on State Highway 1
- Road snowfall warnings issued across New Zealand
- Cold wintry outbreak to bring snow and frosts across New Zealand
- Severe thunderstorm warnings lifted for Far North and Whangārei
- Heavy rain warnings issued for eastern North Island regions
- Heavy rain watch issued for Northland, Auckland and Great Barrier Island
- Heavy rain watch issued for parts of the upper North Island
- Heavy rain warning issued for eastern Bay of Plenty
- Heavy rain watches issued for Northland and Bay of Plenty
- Amber alert issued for missing 15-year-old in New Plymouth
- Record low temperatures recorded across the North Island
- Temperatures plunge across New Zealand during widespread cold snap
- Severe frosts and freezing temperatures expected across New Zealand
- South Island temperatures plunge as frost hits several locations
- Coldest winter mornings forecast following wintry blast
- Cold snap to bring freezing temperatures and swells across New Zealand
- Snow closes Central Otago highways as wintry weather eases
July 2026
- Southerly blast brings snow and strong winds to New Zealand
- Severe weather and temperature drops forecast across New Zealand
- Cold snap triggers record electricity demand across New Zealand+1
- Coldest temperatures of the year recorded across North Island
- Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash near Awanui
- One person dead and another injured in South Canterbury crash
- Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for Northland and Auckland
- House fire in Wellington suburb of Brooklyn
December 2025
- Mixed weather forecast predicted for Christmas Day
- Mixed weather conditions forecast across New Zealand for Christmas+1
- Heavy rain and strong winds forecast across New Zealand before Christmas
- South Island sets expected to be warmest on Christmas Day
- Rain forecast for western New Zealand ahead of Christmas Day
- Thunderstorms and lightning strikes hit parts of Canterbury
- Christmas Day weather forecast shows mixed conditions across New Zealand
- Christmas Day forecast warm and mostly dry for Bay of Plenty
- Unsettled weather predicted for Canterbury and South Island during Christmas
- Mixed weather forecast for Christmas Day across New Zealand
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Canterbury and Otago
- Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for South Island
- Heavy rain and severe gales forecast for South Island+1
- Sunny and settled weekend forecast after South Island thunderstorms
- Severe thunderstorms and hail hit parts of the South Island+1
- Temperatures forecast to remain high across New Zealand
- Heat alerts issued as North Island temperatures soar
- Heavy rain and gales forecast for parts of South Island
- Heavy rain and gales forecast for parts of South Island
- Temperatures to reach 30C in parts of the South Island+1
- North Island heat and South Island weather rollercoaster forecast
- One person injured after reported tornado hits Manawatū motor camp+1
- Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain sweep across the North Island
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for North Island
- Thunderstorms and varying weather conditions forecast for the week
November 2025
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Auckland
- Heavy rain and strong winds expected across South Island on Sunday
- Auckland records highest November temperature to date
- Record November temperatures recorded in Whanganui, Hastings and Auckland
- Heavy rain and wind forecast for parts of the South Island+1
- Sunny start to the week before rain and wind arrive
- Christchurch temperatures reach 30C due to hot nor'wester+1
- Heavy rain and flooding risks across North Island
- Heavy rain and weather warnings issued across New Zealand
- Atmospheric river to bring heavy rain and warm temperatures to New Zealand
- Heavy rain warnings issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel
- Warm air mass to bring humidity and heavy rain to New Zealand
- Severe thunderstorm and hail disrupt Cup Week at Riccarton Park
- Damaging hailstorms hit parts of Canterbury+1
- Steam and gas plume rises 3km from Whakaari/White Island+1
- Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for east coast of North Island
- Rain and wind affect North and South Islands
- Orange heavy rain warning issued for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
- Warm temperatures expected before rain arrives later this week
- Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Auckland and Northland
- Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Auckland and Northland
- Wet weather forecast for north and south of New Zealand
- Temperatures soar across New Zealand with Christchurch recording the highest heat
- Ash plume observed rising from Whakaari/White Island
October 2025
- Whakaari/White Island alert level raised after possible eruption
- Lightning strike and snow cause power cuts and road closures
- Severe weather forecast for Labour Day weekend across New Zealand
- Power restored to Canterbury homes as more severe weather approaches
- Weather warnings issued for significant Labour Day storm
- Strong winds rip roof off North Canterbury home
- Calmer weekend forecast before severe weather returns next week
- Tens of thousands remain without power following severe weather
- Unsettled weather causes power outages and fires across New Zealand
- Wild weather causes power outages and tree damage in Dunedin
- Kaikōura residents prepare for return of gale force winds
- Public sector workers strike for better pay and working conditions
- Red wind warnings issued as wild weather hits New Zealand
- Southern regions warned of destructive winds and heavy rain
- Waitomo mayor calls for review of MetService weather warnings+1
- State of emergency declared in Canterbury amid severe weather warnings+1
- Man killed by falling branch as severe weather hits New Zealand+1
- MetService warns of heavy rain and gales across New Zealand
- Strong winds cause flight cancellations and emergency callouts across New Zealand
- Severe weather brings wind and rain to South Island and lower North Island+1
- Truck trailer rolls on State Highway 8 near Tekapo
- Severe weather warnings issued for much of New Zealand this week+1
- Heavy rain and strong wind warnings issued for South Island
- MetService forecasts led to inaccurate flood modelling for Cyclone Gabrielle
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for parts of New Zealand
- Severe rain and wind hit Wellington and Wairarapa
- MetService forecasts wet and windy weekend for central regions
- Heavy rain causes flooding and slips on West Coast highways
- Strong winds and heavy rain forecast for parts of New Zealand
- Severe wind and rain warnings issued for South Island
- Milford Road reopens as heavy rain is forecast for South Island
- Fast-moving front brings heavy rain and thunderstorms to North Island
- Weather warnings issued for heavy rain and strong winds
- Flooding closes section of State Highway 90 in Otago
- North Island faces thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain this evening
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for upper North Island
- Wintry blast brings snow and road closures to South Island+1
September 2025
- South Island roads warned of snow and freezing conditions
- Unsettled weather and thunderstorms forecast for both islands
- Strong wind watches issued for parts of the South Island
- High winds may impact Auckland Harbour Bridge during All Blacks test
- High winds forecast for Auckland Harbour Bridge and other regions
- Variable weather forecast with wind, rain and warmth this weekend
- Snowfall and chain requirements for South Island alpine passes
- Better weather expected before school holidays end
- MetService issues heavy rain warnings for northern North Island
- West Coast weather radar offline after massive lightning strike
- Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of the North Island
- Rare partial solar eclipse visible across New Zealand skies
- Rare partial solar eclipse visible across parts of New Zealand
- Rain and multiple weather fronts expected during first school holidays week
- Canterbury faces extreme winds and power outages
- Red strong wind warning issued for parts of Canterbury
- Atmospheric river to bring heavy rain and severe gales
- Lightning strike damages weather radar tower near Hokitika
- South Island facing heavy rain and strong winds this weekend
- Wet and windy conditions expected for start of school holidays
- High winds cause bridge alerts and vegetation fire in Canterbury
- Fire crews battle eight vegetation fires across Canterbury+1
- Severe weather causes chaos across South and lower North Island
- Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for South and lower North Island+1
- Wet weather and strong winds forecast to return from Wednesday
- Severe weather warnings issued for thunderstorms and strong winds
- High winds force route change for Auckland pro-Palestine protest
- Strong winds and unsettled weather forecast for the weekend
- Thunderstorms and wind gusts pose flooding risk across North Island
- Severe weather watches issued for upper North Island on Friday
- Strong winds cause speed restrictions on Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Clear skies forecast for total lunar eclipse in New Zealand
- Air New Zealand passengers stranded in Wellington due to weather
- Severe weather hits Wellington and South Island with wind and rain
- MetService issues heavy rain and wind warnings for parts of Canterbury
- Westport dairy farmer survives lightning strike
- Severe weather watches issued for parts of the South Island
August 2025
- Auckland Harbour Bridge faces brief closures due to severe winds
- Strong winds and heavy snow forecast for parts of New Zealand
- Severe weather and wind watches forecast for North Island
- Whanganui expects wet and windy weekend as winter ends
- Heavy rain and strong winds hit the South Island
- Wet and windy weather to replace fine conditions across New Zealand
- Bluebridge cancels two Cook Strait ferry sailings due to rough conditions
- Rain and thunderstorms forecast for North Island with southern snow
- Snowfall causes highway closures and impacts South Island ski areas
- Wind gusts and thunderstorms forecast for parts of New Zealand
- Snow warnings issued for South Island mountain passes
- Wet and cold weather forecast for much of New Zealand
- Rain and wind forecast to follow fine weather across New Zealand
- Frosty and cold conditions forecast across New Zealand
- Cold weather snap expected to continue across much of New Zealand
- Several vehicles slide off icy road near Mt Taranaki
- Strong winds and large swells cause Cook Strait ferry cancellations
- State Highway 1 Desert Road closed due to snow
- Cold weather and snow forecast for parts of New Zealand
- Cold fronts to bring heavy rain and snow across New Zealand
- Widespread frosts and sub-zero temperatures reported across New Zealand
July 2025
- Severe weather causes slips and road closures in Bay of Plenty
- Heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of New Zealand+1
- Heavy rain and strong winds expected across much of New Zealand
- Heavy rain warnings issued for Tasman region
- Severe weather warnings issued for heavy rain and strong winds+4
- Heavy rain and wind forecast for parts of New Zealand+1
- Annual low temperatures recorded in several New Zealand cities
- Freezing temperatures cause crashes and train suspensions across New Zealand
- Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for New Zealand next week
- Otago primary and intermediate schools delay start due to frost
- Frosty and foggy conditions forecast for much of New Zealand
- Government funds new weather radar for Nelson Tasman region
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for North Island
- Tasman faces extensive rebuilding after devastating floods and landslips
- Nelson-Tasman region remains under state of emergency after heavy rain
- Weather conditions ease after storm hits Tasman region
- Heavy rain hits Tasman region following previous flooding
- Red heavy rain warning issued for parts of Tasman
- Orange heavy rain warnings issued for upper North and South Islands
- State of emergency declared for Nelson Tasman due to flooding
- Heavy rain forecast for upper North and South Islands
- Heavy rain watch issued for part of Tasman district
- Heavy rain causes road closures and damage in Waikato and Taranaki
- State Highway 3 and State Highway 6 closed due to slips
- Heavy rain and thunderstorm risks for Waikato and Bay of Plenty
- Heavy rain and snow expected across South Island
- Nelson-Tasman prepares for another storm following heavy flooding
- MetService could have issued red warnings earlier for Cyclone Gabrielle+3
- Orange heavy rain warnings issued for parts of New Zealand
- MetService confirms orange weather warning was correct for South Island floods
June 2025
- MetService chief questioned on weather warnings during coronial inquest
- More storms and heavy rain forecast for top of South Island+2
- Otago state highways reopen following heavy snow
- Severe weather causes flooding and evacuations across New Zealand
- Local state of emergency declared in Marlborough due to heavy rain
- Auckland Harbour Bridge may close due to high winds
- Spring Creek residents urged to prepare for possible evacuation
- Severe weather warnings issued for much of the South Island+2
- Heavy rain and gales forecast for South Island and Wellington
- East Coast regions may have clearest skies for Matariki viewing
- Weather and events expected during the Matariki long weekend
- Severe thunderstorm and possible tornado warnings issued for Auckland and Coromandel
- Stormy weather expected to continue across the North Island
- Auckland and New Plymouth face thunderstorms and cold weekend temperatures
- Kayakers navigate rapids on swollen Water of Leith in Dunedin
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected across much of New Zealand
- Tornado-like weather hits coastal Taranaki
- Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of the upper North Island
- Snow clears from South Island state highways
- Thousands of lightning strikes hit upper North Island overnight
- Snow-hit South Island state highways have reopened
- Winter weather system brings freezing temperatures to South Island
- South Island braces for heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures
- Storm causes power cuts and property damage across New Zealand
- Snow and cold temperatures forecast for parts of the South Island
- Weather warnings issued as Tasman low brings heavy rain and snow+1
- Heavy rain and wind warnings issued for Taranaki and Tongariro
- Heavy rain and strong winds forecast across New Zealand
- Wintry weather and falling temperatures forecast for New Zealand
May 2025
- Strong winds cause damage in Southland and Otago+1
- Treated wastewater pipe fails at Raglan Harbour
- Tornado damage reported in Hamilton suburbs after wild weather
- Severe gales and snow forecast for Otago and Southland
- Severe thunderstorms and high winds forecast for upper North Island
- Heavy rain and storms forecast across New Zealand
- State Highway 6 remains closed due to slips and flooding
- Heavy rain causes flooding and manhole damage in Nelson+2
- Severe thunderstorm and heavy rain watches issued for North Island
- MetService issues 11 weather warnings as heavy rain and wind approach+1
- Heavy rain and gale warnings issued for South Island areas
- Snowfall warnings issued for South Island alpine passes
- Severe weather and thunderstorms forecast for North Island
- Strong winds hit Wellington ahead of potential thunderstorms
- Heavy rain and severe gales forecast for parts of New Zealand
- Wet and windy weather forecast for South Island this weekend+2
- Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for New Zealand this weekend
- Chairs and board members appointed for new science research institutes
April 2025
March 2025
- Large weather system to bring heavy rain and wind to New Zealand
- Wairoa issued orange heavy rain warning with potential flooding
- Dog rescued after yacht sinks in Cass Bay during storm
- Heavy rain and wind move north after hitting Canterbury
- Cold temperatures and rain forecast across much of New Zealand
- Canterbury temperatures expected to drop after high heat
- Heavy rain and gales expected across South Island and Wellington