Heavy rain and gales forecast for South Island and Wellington

Tuesday 24 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 24 Jun 2025, 3:30pm

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MetService has issued several weather warnings as an active front moves across the South Island and lower North Island from Wednesday to Friday. The weather is expected to bring northwest gales and heavy rain, with the Westland ranges potentially receiving up to 220 mm. Surface flooding and slips are possible.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 24 Jun 2025, 10:29am

   Heavy rain, wild winds on way for parts of South (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 24 Jun 2025, 11:38am

   Weather: Heavy rain, winds forecast to hammer South Island (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 24 Jun 2025, 1:52pm

   Heavy wind and rain for parts of South Island, Wellington (opens in new tab)

4. The PressTue 24 Jun 2025, 3:30pm

   South Island bracing for wet and windy days ahead (opens in new tab)