Unsettled weather and thunderstorms forecast for both islands

StuffOtago Daily TimesNZ HeraldMonday 29 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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MetService has forecast an unsettled week with several weather fronts moving across New Zealand. Rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds are expected to affect much of the North Island, while the South Island faces heavy rain and possible gales. Snow is also predicted for alpine passes.

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First reported by Stuff, Mon 29 Sep 2025, 8:32am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    ‘Unsettled week ahead’: Front to lash the North Island (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Thunderstorms possible as more wild weather bears down on South (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Thunderstorms sweep across both islands, snow for alpine passes ahead of changeable spring week (opens in new tab)