Cold front to bring heavy rain across South Island this weekend
Saturday 5 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZME, MetService
A cold front moving across Aotearoa is expected to bring heavy rain and potential thunderstorms to parts of the West Coast, Southland, and Clutha. While the South Island faces severe weather, those in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne are likely to experience better conditions over the Father’s Day weekend.