Heavy rain and strong winds hit the South Island
Thursday 28 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 6 reports · updated In this story MetService
MetService has warned of heavy, persistent, and thundery weather across the South Island. Strong winds have caused power outages for thousands of customers in Central Otago, though most have had electricity restored. Strong wind watches remain in place for several regions, including the Canterbury High Country and Marlborough.
How they headlined it
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1News
Active front bringing 'heavy, persistent, thundery' weather (opens in new tab)
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The Press
Winds to buffet South Island, with snow on the way (opens in new tab)
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Stuff
Power outages in Central Otago after strong winds (opens in new tab)
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RNZ
Weather: Power outages, road warnings as strong winds lash South Island (opens in new tab)
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