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Flights Struggle to Land as 130km/h Winds Hit Wellington — Roads Disrupted Across NZ !A fast-moving spring storm is swee...
04/09/2026

Flights Struggle to Land as 130km/h Winds Hit Wellington — Roads Disrupted Across NZ !

A fast-moving spring storm is sweeping across New Zealand, bringing heavy rain, snow and severe winds — with gusts reaching 130km/h in exposed parts of Wellington and Wairarapa.

✈️ Travel is already being affected: an Auckland-to-Wellington Air New Zealand flight was forced to turn back after an aborted landing.

Heavy rain is also raising the risk of flooding, slips and rapid river rises around the Tararua Range.

In the South Island, fallen trees and flooding are causing delays, with SH7 reduced to one lane near Heslop Creek Bridge and warnings in place on SH73 between Arthur’s Pass and Kumara Junction.

More unsettled weather is expected as another low-pressure system moves onto the South Island from the Tasman Sea.

If you're driving or flying today, check the latest conditions before you leave — the weather could change quickly

Source : Metservice & Stuff

SNOW WARNING FOR MILFORD ROAD !A wintry start is on the way for travellers heading along Milford Road (SH94) this Friday...
03/09/2026

SNOW WARNING FOR MILFORD ROAD !

A wintry start is on the way for travellers heading along Milford Road (SH94) this Friday.

Rain is expected to turn to snow showers from around 5am, continuing through to late afternoon. 3–8cm of snow could accumulate around the Homer Tunnel, with lighter amounts possible as low as 600m.

If you're travelling through Fiordland, expect slippery and challenging conditions and allow extra time for your journey.

📍 Milford Road | 🕔 5am–5pm Friday

Source : Metservice

CANTERBURY BRACES FOR A HEAVY RAIN HITAn Orange Heavy Rain Warning is in place for the headwaters of Canterbury’s lakes ...
03/09/2026

CANTERBURY BRACES FOR A HEAVY RAIN HIT

An Orange Heavy Rain Warning is in place for the headwaters of Canterbury’s lakes and rivers, with up to 130mm of rain expected near the main divide from midnight tonight.

Thunderstorms could bring peak rainfall rates of 15–25mm an hour, while streams and rivers may rise rapidly.

Flooding, slips and difficult driving conditions are possible.

The warning runs from midnight Thursday until 8am Friday. If you’re in the affected areas, clear drains and gutters, avoid low-lying spots and take extra care on the roads.

Stay safe, Canterbury

Source : Metservice

New Zealand Wakes to a Warm Morning — But a Wet and Windy Change Is ComingA surprisingly mild start has greeted much of ...
03/09/2026

New Zealand Wakes to a Warm Morning — But a Wet and Windy Change Is Coming

A surprisingly mild start has greeted much of New Zealand this morning, with temperatures sitting in the double digits across many areas.

Christchurch was already at 16°C at 6am, while Wellington reached 13°C and Auckland 12°C. Even Mt Cook Village stayed unusually warm overnight at 11.3°C.

But don’t get too comfortable!

Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms are expected across Fiordland and the West Coast, with showers spreading through western areas. By Friday, a front will bring strong northwest winds and more heavy rain, with watches and warnings possible across several regions.

Warm start. Wild change ahead

FIORDLAND SHAKEN BY THREE EARTHQUAKES ! Fiordland was rocked by a series of earthquakes on Wednesday evening, with three...
02/09/2026

FIORDLAND SHAKEN BY THREE EARTHQUAKES !

Fiordland was rocked by a series of earthquakes on Wednesday evening, with three quakes striking near Milford Sound within about an hour.

The first measured magnitude 5.5, followed minutes later by a 5.6, both at a shallow depth of just 5km. A third 4.6 quake hit shortly after.

The shaking was felt strongly in places including Wānaka and Queenstown-Lakes, with residents describing rattling homes and furniture.

As a precaution, the Edith Cavell Bridge will remain closed overnight while engineers inspect the historic structure. Drivers are also being urged to take care around alpine roads where earthquake debris could pose a risk.

Thankfully, no injuries have been reported, and everyone at a remote Fiordland camp was confirmed safe.

“Godzilla” El Niño Is Strengthening — Here’s What NZ Can Expect This SpringNew Zealand could be in for a wild and change...
02/09/2026

“Godzilla” El Niño Is Strengthening — Here’s What NZ Can Expect This Spring

New Zealand could be in for a wild and changeable spring as a powerful El Niño event rapidly strengthens across the Pacific.

Dubbed “Godzilla” El Niño, the system is expected to reach the “very strong” category in early September, bringing more active westerly winds and bigger swings between warm and cold.

🌤️ North & east: Warmer and drier, with more frequent dry spells.
🌧️ West & south: Wetter, with heavier rain and stormy conditions more likely.
💨 Across NZ: Stronger winds and rapidly changing weather could become a bigger feature.

Forecasters say the most unsettled conditions could arrive during mid-to-late spring, while occasional cold outbreaks will still be possible.

Source : stuff news

Chatham Islands Residents Demand MetService Weather App Coverage“We Are Part of NZ” — Chatham Islanders Want Better Weat...
01/09/2026

Chatham Islands Residents Demand MetService Weather App Coverage

“We Are Part of NZ” — Chatham Islanders Want Better Weather Forecasts

The Chatham Islands may be more than 600km from mainland New Zealand, but for the 600 or so people living there, the weather is anything but a small issue.

Fishermen and locals say they rely heavily on accurate forecasts, yet the Chathams are missing from the MetService app, leaving residents turning to other services such as Windy.

“We are part of New Zealand and they need to remember that,” says local resident Bridget Preece.

Air Chathams CEO Duane Emeny says islanders are simply “over it”, offering to fly MetService forecasters to the islands so they can experience the challenging weather first-hand.

For a remote community where conditions at sea can change quickly, locals say better weather information isn’t a luxury — it can be a matter of safety

DESERT ROAD BRACES FOR SNOW Drivers using the Desert Road (SH1) should be prepared for wintry conditions late early Tues...
01/09/2026

DESERT ROAD BRACES FOR SNOW

Drivers using the Desert Road (SH1) should be prepared for wintry conditions late early Tuesday morning.

🌨️ Snow showers are expected on the higher parts of the road on 6am Tuesday, 1 September.

Around 1cm of snow could accumulate above 800m, making some sections slippery and hazardous.

If you're travelling overnight, slow down, allow extra time and check road conditions before you leave.

Source : Metservice

WINTER’S FINAL BLAST: SNOW HITS DUNEDIN BEFORE WEATHER IMPROVESSnow has fallen across Dunedin, with Brockville School c...
31/08/2026

WINTER’S FINAL BLAST: SNOW HITS DUNEDIN BEFORE WEATHER IMPROVES

Snow has fallen across Dunedin, with Brockville School closed and snow forcing the closure of a highway north of the city.

MetService says this could be the “last gasp of winter”, with showers, hail, snow and gusty winds continuing into Tuesday morning before conditions gradually ease.

Meanwhile, strong wind warnings are in place for parts of Hawke’s Bay and Tararua, while several alpine roads — including Milford Road and the Dunedin–Waitati Highway (SH1) — remain under snowfall warnings

SOUTH ISLAND ROADS BRACE FOR A WINTRY HIT!A cold blast is bringing snow showers to several major South Island roads from...
31/08/2026

SOUTH ISLAND ROADS BRACE FOR A WINTRY HIT!

A cold blast is bringing snow showers to several major South Island roads from Sunday night into Monday, with snow levels dropping significantly as the day goes on.

Key roads affected:
• Milford Road (SH94): 4–10cm around the summit
• Crown Range Road: 3–6cm around the summit
• Lindis Pass (SH8): 1–4cm possible
• Lewis Pass (SH7): 1–3cm above 600m
• Arthur’s Pass (SH73): 1–3cm above 600m
• Dunedin–Waitati Highway (SH1): 1–3cm at the highest parts

Snow levels could fall to around 200m near Dunedin–Waitati by Monday.

If you're travelling through these routes, check conditions before you leave and allow extra time. Stay safe out there, Aotearoa

Source - Metservice

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