Heavy rain forecast for upper North and South Islands

Wednesday 9 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 9 Jul 2025, 1:05pm

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A weather front is expected to bring heavy rain to the top of the North and South Islands starting Wednesday afternoon. MetService has issued yellow heavy rain watches, including for the Tasman District. Some areas may face an upgraded orange warning on Thursday morning.

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