Heavy rain and severe gales forecast for parts of New Zealand

Saturday 17 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 17 May 2025, 4:46pm

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An active low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds across the country. MetService has issued warnings for heavy rain in parts of the Waikato and Manawatu-Wanganui, with wind gusts reaching up to 120km/h forecast for Wellington.

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1. StuffSat 17 May 2025, 1:13pm

   Heavy rain overnight Saturday into Sunday for many areas, gusts to 120kph for Wellington (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 17 May 2025, 2:21pm

   Severe weather warnings as rain, 120 km/h gales, thunderstorms forecast for New Zealand (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSat 17 May 2025, 4:46pm

   Weeknd weather: Heavy rain and severe gales forecast (opens in new tab)