Heat alerts issued as North Island temperatures soar

Monday 8 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 8 Dec 2025, 9:29am

In this story MetService, Health New Zealand

A heat alert has been issued for Hastings, where temperatures are expected to reach 34C. Gisborne is also under alert as temperatures climb into the 30s. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and seek shade during the warm weather.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffMon 8 Dec 2025, 6:41am

   Rain pushes up South Island, 28C expected in Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 8 Dec 2025, 9:06am

   'Seek shade': One centre tipped to hit 34C, heat alert issued (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 8 Dec 2025, 9:15am

   MetService warns more sweltering heat as North Island temperatures climb past 30C (opens in new tab)

4. RNZMon 8 Dec 2025, 9:29am

   Heat alert for Hastings as 34C day looms (opens in new tab)