Heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of New Zealand

Tuesday 29 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 29 Jul 2025, 7:30am

In this story MetService, Tim King

An atmospheric funnel is bringing significant heavy rain and strong winds to much of the country. Orange heavy rain warnings are in place for various regions across both islands. Residents in Tasman, Nelson, and western Marlborough have already experienced heavy downpours since midnight.

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1. The Post via The PressTue 29 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   ‘We’re not getting a break’: Upper south 'nervously' eyes forecast as downpour begins (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 29 Jul 2025, 7:00am

   Weather live: Downpours begin, heavy rain warnings around country (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 29 Jul 2025, 7:11am

   'Atmospheric funnel' to drench parts of NZ (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 29 Jul 2025, 7:30am

   Wind gusts lash parts of NZ, Tasman prepares for heavy weather (opens in new tab)

   • Swathe of warnings in place, Tasman prepares for heavy weather (opens in new tab) Tue 29 Jul 2025, 7:30am