Heavy rain watch issued for parts of the upper North Island

Tuesday 11 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 11 Aug, 2:00pm

In this story MetService

MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for northern and eastern Northland, as well as Auckland north of Ōrewa and Great Barrier Island. The watch begins at 11am Wednesday as weather fronts approach the region, bringing a risk of localised downpours.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 11 Aug, 11:34am

   Northland under heavy rain watch as periods of heavy rain possible (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 11 Aug, 11:57am

   Heavy rain on the way as Aucklanders told to clear the gutters (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 11 Aug, 2:00pm

   Heavy rain watch issued as wet weather approaches upper North Island (opens in new tab)