Second weather front to bring more wind and rain

Tuesday 27 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 27 Oct, 4:00pm

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Wet and windy conditions are expected to continue across much of New Zealand as a second weather front moves up the South Island. While the front will bring rain and strong winds, meteorologists say it may not be as significant as the weather experienced earlier in the week.

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1. StuffTue 27 Oct, 7:09am

   Heavy winds battering lower North Island to die down (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 27 Oct, 4:00pm

   Wet, windy and cooler weather to continue as second front moves across the country (opens in new tab)