Strong winds and heavy rain forecast for parts of New Zealand

Friday 10 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 10 Oct 2025, 8:27am

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MetService has issued warnings for heavy rain and strong northwest winds across central and southern New Zealand. Emergency operations centres have been activated in the Grey and Buller districts on the West Coast, while a 42-hour strong wind watch applies to Wellington, Wairarapa, and the Tararua District.

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1. StuffFri 10 Oct 2025, 4:00am

   Severe weather: The main centre with a 42-hour-long strong wind watch (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 10 Oct 2025, 8:27am

   Weekend weather: Heavy rain and strong winds for parts of the country (opens in new tab)