Atmospheric river to bring heavy rain and warm temperatures to New Zealand

StuffNZ HeraldMonday 17 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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An atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy downpours and muggy conditions to parts of the North and South islands this week. Two weather systems are converging to drive the moisture stream towards New Zealand, with heavy rain warnings issued for both ends of the country.

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First reported by Stuff, Mon 17 Nov 2025, 3:36pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 13 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Atmospheric river to bring heavy downpours, muggy temperatures across NZ (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Weather: Atmospheric river to bring heavy rain, muggy temperatures for much of New Zealand (opens in new tab)