Severe weather hits Wellington and South Island with wind and rain

Friday 5 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 5 Sep 2025, 1:38pm

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High winds, heavy rain, and thunderstorms have impacted the Wellington region, including a lightning strike on a block of flats in Mt Victoria. Severe weather advisories are also in place for the South Island, with warnings for strong winds and snow on several roads.

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1. RNZFri 5 Sep 2025, 8:20am

   Wellington, South Island warned of high winds, heavy rain (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 5 Sep 2025, 12:36pm

   Strong winds and heavy rain, thunderstorms this weekend (opens in new tab)

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3. Otago Daily TimesFri 5 Sep 2025, 1:38pm

   Winds on way for Dunedin as more wild weather bears down (opens in new tab)