Severe weather forecast for Labour Day weekend across New Zealand

Monday 27 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 27 Oct 2025, 6:00pm

In this story NZME, MetService

A wintry cold snap is expected to bring heavy rain, snow, and strong winds to the South Island. Meanwhile, the top half of the North Island faces risks of heavy rain and thunderstorms. MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the period between 26 and 29 October.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 27 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Labour Day weather: Cold snap brings heavy rain, snow and strong winds across South Island (opens in new tab)

   • Labour Day weather: MetService warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms for North Island (opens in new tab) Mon 27 Oct 2025, 6:00pm
2. The PressMon 27 Oct 2025, 8:00am

   Severe Labour Day storm set to hit the South Island (opens in new tab)

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