Heavy rain and strong wind warnings issued for South Island

Friday 17 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 17 Oct 2025, 7:18pm

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MetService has issued orange warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across much of the South Island this weekend. Drivers are urged to plan ahead as a cold front brings wet and windy conditions, particularly affecting areas like Buller and Grey.

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1. RNZFri 17 Oct 2025, 11:26am

   Weekend weather: Heavy rain, strong wind warnings for parts of South Island (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 17 Oct 2025, 1:08pm

   Fresh heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 17 Oct 2025, 6:00pm

   Severe weather warnings for South Island: Heavy rain and gale winds forecast (opens in new tab)

4. StuffFri 17 Oct 2025, 7:18pm

   Strong winds this weekend just the start of a gusty week ahead (opens in new tab)