Heavy rain and storms forecast across New Zealand

Wednesday 28 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 28 May 2025, 4:00pm

In this story MetService

A low-pressure system is bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds to various regions. MetService has issued warnings for the Bay of Plenty, Northland, and the upper South Island, where up to 110mm of rain is expected. The weather may also cause potential closures for the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

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1. StuffWed 28 May 2025, 7:45am

   NZ weather live: Nelson in firing line from heavy rain for second time this week (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 28 May 2025, 11:34am

   Thunderstorms to lash Bay of Plenty, wind warning for Akl Harbour Bridge (opens in new tab)

   • Heavy rain, thunderstorms set to lash Bay of Plenty (opens in new tab) Wed 28 May 2025, 11:34am
3. RNZWed 28 May 2025, 3:41pm

   Weather: Nelson Tasman residents warned to prepare for more heavy rain, thunderstorms possible in North Island (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldWed 28 May 2025, 4:00pm

   Weather: Rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, wind warnings, Auckland Harbour Bridge closures possible (opens in new tab)