Severe weather causes flooding and evacuations across New Zealand

Friday 27 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 27 Jun 2025, 6:05pm

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Heavy rain and thunderstorms have triggered states of emergency in Marlborough and Nelson, where dozens of homes have been evacuated. Nelson recorded over 300mm of rain in 24 hours, causing flooding and school closures. Meanwhile, Auckland has experienced strong winds that caused a building to collapse and disrupted flights.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 27 Jun 2025, 11:04am

   Extreme weather: Auckland hit by severe thunderstorms, building collapses, Marlborough/Nelson declare states of emergency (opens in new tab)

   • South Island weather: Evacuations underway as South Island lashed by heavy rain and flood threats (opens in new tab) Fri 27 Jun 2025, 11:06am
2. StuffFri 27 Jun 2025, 11:43am

   In pictures: Flooding swamps Nelson, strong winds batter Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 27 Jun 2025, 6:05pm

   What you need to know: Travel disruption, flooding and evacuations as severe weather hits New Zealand (opens in new tab)