Heavy rain and severe gales forecast for central and southern New Zealand

Sunday 16 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 16 Mar 2025, 3:02pm

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MetService has issued watches and warnings for several regions as an active front moves across the country. Central and southern areas are expected to experience heavy rain and severe northwest gales starting early Monday.

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1. StuffSun 16 Mar 2025, 11:06am

   Heavy rain, severe gales to hit parts of the country (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 16 Mar 2025, 3:02pm

   Weather: Severe gales and heavy rain set to batter parts of the country (opens in new tab)