MetService warns of heavy rain and gales across New Zealand

Tuesday 21 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 21 Oct 2025, 5:00am

In this story NZME, MetService

A powerful spring weather system is bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and falling temperatures to parts of the South Island. High winds in the Canterbury high country reached 163kph, leaving over 850 homes without power near Christchurch. MetService has issued warnings for erratic weather continuing through the week.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 21 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   MetService warns of heavy rain and gales as spring weather turns wild (opens in new tab)

2. The PressTue 21 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Heavy rain and gales set to lash South Island as cold front sweeps north (opens in new tab)