Warm air mass to bring humidity and heavy rain to New Zealand

Monday 17 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 17 Nov 2025, 8:59pm

In this story MetService, NIWA

MetService has forecast a warm and humid week as a tropical air mass moves towards the country. The weather system is expected to bring heavy rain warnings to parts of the North Island, alongside strong winds and heavy gales.

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1. 1NewsMon 17 Nov 2025, 10:39am

   'Above average temperatures' as front moves towards NZ (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 17 Nov 2025, 8:59pm

   Heavy rain, humidity and warm nights to hit parts of the country (opens in new tab)