Heavy rain and gales forecast for parts of South Island

Saturday 6 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 6 Dec 2025, 9:53pm

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MetService has issued weather warnings for the South Island as an active front approaches. The system is expected to bring heavy rain and northwest gales, with a heavy rain watch in place for the Westland ranges. The weather is forecast to weaken as it moves over central New Zealand on Monday.

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1. Otago Daily TimesSat 6 Dec 2025, 2:51pm

   Another round of wild weather bearing down (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 6 Dec 2025, 9:35pm

   Heavy rain and severe gales forecast for parts of South Island (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSat 6 Dec 2025, 9:53pm

   Weather: MetService issues orange wind, rain warnings for parts of South Island (opens in new tab)