Weather
'Potentially damaging winds', heavy rain forecast to hit parts of North Island
MetService has issued a series of alerts, including an orange heavy rain warning for the Bay of Plenty and parts of Gisborne.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 November 2025
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North Island set to be hit by heavy rain and strong winds
The North Island is set to be hit by heavy rain, strong winds and even thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon. MetService meteorologist, Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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Philippines reeling after being hit by two typhoons in one week
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No visible signs of fire as rain falls at Tongariro
A day of rain has put out all visible signs of a fire that burned through 2800 hectares of Tongariro National Park. Jimmy Ellingham is in Waimarino and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Warm start to the week, but more rain expected after Wednesday
Some parts of the country were expected to crack the 30°C today, but there are rain clouds on the horizon.
Philippines hit by second typhoon in just a week
The Philippines is being battered by a powerful typhoon, for the second time in just a week. Philippines Bureau Chief at Reuters, Karen Lema spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Severe thunderstorm watch for Auckland, Northland
Localised downpours of 25 to 40 mm/h are possible.
Thunderstorm warning lifted for Northland, Auckland
But MetService has kept a yellow watch in place for Fiordland and some parts of the West Coast.
Marble-sized hail, severe thunderstorms possible for upper North Island
Several flights have already been delayed at Auckland Airport.
Clutha state of emergency ends, two weeks after storm
The Clutha District's state of emergency has come to an end, two weeks after damaging winds tore through the region. Audio
Thunderstorms threaten to put dampener on start of summer
Temperatures well into the 20s were recorded around the country this week, but winter has one last sting left in its tail.
Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Vietnam after killing 140 in Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall Thursday in Vietnam's already storm-battered central belt.
Few dozen still without power two weeks after storm
Only 65 properties across Southland and Otago remain without power two weeks after the devastating storm.
Christchurch nears 30C as temperatures soar in parts of country
MetService is forecasting warmer temperatures to continue for the next few days, but thunderstorms were expected to threaten North Island this weekend.
Calls for strengthened telecommunications following wild winds
The Otago Regional Council fears lessons haven't been learned almost three years after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted significant weaknesses in critical infrastructure. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Southern power outages: 115 homes still without electricity
Fewer than 50 properties in Southland and 67 properties in South Otago remain without power after last month's devastating winds.
Hot, humid, and rainy summer on the cards
"It's going to be unusually warm. We're probably going to get a period of pretty wet weather," scientists say. Audio
Council hopeful of restoring power to remaining houses in Clutha
Just over 200 people in the Clutha District remained without power as of Tuesday afternoon.
