Auckland and New Plymouth face thunderstorms and cold weekend temperatures

Thursday 12 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 12 Jun 2025, 5:51pm

In this story MetService, NIWA

MetService has warned that Auckland and New Plymouth should prepare for heavy rain, hail, and fierce thunderstorms. These weather conditions are expected to precede a period of colder temperatures over the upcoming weekend.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 12 Jun 2025, 5:26pm

   Auckland to New Plymouth brace for morning thunderstorms and hail, more cold temperatures for the weekend (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 12 Jun 2025, 5:51pm

   Auckland has been pouring with rain, but is anything about it unusual? (opens in new tab)