Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for North Island

StuffRNZOtago Daily TimesNZ HeraldWednesday 16 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated

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A low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the top half of the North Island. A heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland, Waikato, the Coromandel Peninsula, and Great Barrier Island. Meanwhile, parts of the South Island may experience drier conditions.

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First reported by Stuff, Wed 16 Jul 2025, 11:53am · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 9 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Thunderstorms forecast for Auckland morning commute, ‘gnarly’ winds for Northland (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    More rain for Auckland, clearer skies down south (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Heavy rain forecast for north, reprieve for Nelson (opens in new tab)

  4. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Weather: Fresh bout of heavy rain, strong wind to sweep across top half of North Island (opens in new tab)