Thunderstorms and wind gusts pose flooding risk across North Island

Friday 12 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 12 Sep 2025, 9:27am

In this story NZME, MetService, NZ Transport Agency

Severe weather is expected to bring heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 80km/h across the North Island. NZTA has warned that these conditions could cause disruptions to traffic on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 12 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   Thunderstorms and flooding risk as wild weather sweeps across North Island (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 12 Sep 2025, 9:27am

   Disruption on Auckland Harbour Bridge possible, as country braces for thunderstorms (opens in new tab)