Heavy rain and thunderstorm risks for Waikato and Bay of Plenty

Waikato TimesNZ HeraldThursday 3 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A severe weather system is moving across the upper North Island. Waikato residents face intense, persistent rain, while the Bay of Plenty has heavy rain warnings and a severe thunderstorm watch in place.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Thu 3 Jul 2025, 8:59am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 minutes
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Heavy rain and thunderstorm risk hits Waikato as winter front moves in (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Heavy rain, thunderstorm warnings for Bay of Plenty today (opens in new tab)