Heavy rain and strong winds expected across much of New Zealand

Monday 28 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 28 Jul 2025, 11:02am

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MetService has issued various watches and warnings for heavy rain and severe gales as unsettled weather impacts the country. An atmospheric river is expected to bring further storms to Northland, Auckland, and the upper South Island, with Auckland potentially seeing 19 hours of rain.

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1. 1NewsMon 28 Jul 2025, 7:59am

   Weather warnings could be upgraded for some as bad weather looms (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 28 Jul 2025, 11:02am

   Atmospheric river to bring more heavy rain, strong winds to Northland, Auckland, upper South Island (opens in new tab)