Heavy rain and severe gales forecast for South Island

Sunday 14 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 6 reports · updated Sun 14 Dec 2025, 4:37pm

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MetService has issued multiple orange heavy rain and strong wind warnings for parts of the South Island. An active front is expected to bring severe northwest gales and significant rainfall, including up to 200 millimetres in the Westland Ranges starting Monday morning.

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1. RNZSun 14 Dec 2025, 11:02am

   Weather: Heavy rain, severe gales to lash South Island (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSun 14 Dec 2025, 11:22am

   Heavy rain, severe gales to hit the South Island (opens in new tab)

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3. 1NewsSun 14 Dec 2025, 11:40am

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4. The Press via RNZSun 14 Dec 2025, 11:43am

   Heavy rain, severe gales to lash South Island (opens in new tab)

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5. NZ HeraldSun 14 Dec 2025, 4:36pm

   Heavy rain, severe gales to lash South Island as weather warnings issued (opens in new tab)