Wet and windy weather to replace fine conditions across New Zealand

Tuesday 26 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 26 Aug 2025, 11:43am

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A large low in the Southern Ocean is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. While much of New Zealand will see sunshine at the start of the week, weather conditions are forecast to turn wet and windy from Wednesday.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldTue 26 Aug 2025, 7:00am

   Wet, windy weather to sweep away fine conditions across New Zealand (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 26 Aug 2025, 9:39am

   'One last gasp': Wild weather to blow fine spell away (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 26 Aug 2025, 11:09am

   Wet and windy conditions to end the week (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 26 Aug 2025, 11:43am

   Heavy rain, strong wind forecast for parts of country (opens in new tab)