Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for South Island

Monday 15 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 15 Dec 2025, 12:52pm

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An active weather front is bringing heavy rain and winds of up to 120km/h to parts of the South Island. The system is expected to move north and reach the North Island by Tuesday morning.

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1. StuffMon 15 Dec 2025, 8:42am

   Live: Heavy rain and strong winds set to sweep across the South Island (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 15 Dec 2025, 10:53am

   Strong winds and rain sweep across bottom of New Zealand as storm front moves north (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 15 Dec 2025, 12:52pm

   Heavy rain, strong winds forecast in week leading to Christmas (opens in new tab)