MetService said the deluge of rain and relentless winds continue to impact a vast area of the central and eastern North Island and northeastern South Island today.
New Zealand
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Hutt City Council advised residents on Heather Grove and parts of Riverside Dr to leave their homes.
12:04pm
Tens of thousands are without power and several districts remain under States of Emergency as severe gales and torrential rain swept through the lower North Island.
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Wellington City Council said the latest discharge occurred as a deep low situated east of the North Island brought heavy rain and severe gales to large parts of the country.
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Eight severe weather-related states of emergency have already been declared this year, matching the total for all of 2025.
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Ryan Vickers said the weatherbomb that hit parts of the district was so localised, he had no idea how bad it was from his Hamilton home just 30 minutes away.
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A deepening weather system trapped between two high‑pressure ridges is set to funnel tropical moisture back over Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay and the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Sat, Feb 14
Several roads were closed and thousands were left without power after severe weather lashed parts of the North Island overnight.
"We went inside, there were taonga floating around."
Mayor Rodney Dow said the district had been lashed by rain, with reports of flooding, slips and inundation.
MetService is cautioning New Zealanders to brace for a "very active 24 hours”, with heavy rain expected to lash parts of the North Island still recovering from severe weather just three weeks ago.
Fri, Feb 13
An inspection was launched at the Clifton Motor Camp 1, east of Hastings, after leaseholders at the campsite identified "dangerous trees" above the campground.
It reminds us that New Zealand is one of the most natural-hazard-exposed countries on Earth.
Thu, Feb 12
Rain is on the way for parts of the country from Friday as a humid northeast flow sweeps over Aotearoa.
MetService advised people in affected areas to seek shade and limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day.
Sat, Feb 7
1News weather expert Daniel Corbett says the forecast is looking good for the long weekend other than a few passing showers.
Wed, Feb 4
Whangārei Deputy Mayor Scott McKenzie said the usual flood of holidaymakers who made their way into Whangārei district was welcome.
Mon, Feb 2
If the last few days weren’t bad enough – MetService has forecast another warm and muggy evening for much of the North Island tonight.
Metservice says New Zealand can expect two very different sets of conditions across its two islands in the coming days.
Sun, Feb 1
Mount Maunganui main street businesses have noticed a drop in foot traffic, raising concerns about making it through the winter season.
Business
Sat, Jan 31
Despite the major road reopening, there are still around 20 locations around the Coromandel where SH25 is down to one lane due to slips above or under the road.
Fri, Jan 30
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale said it was a time to come together with compassion, to honour the lives lost, and to wrap support around those who have been affected.
Thu, Jan 29
Last week's extreme weather caused significant damage across parts of the upper North Island, forcing some people out of their homes.
Daytime temperatures were expected to reach the mid to high 20s for most of the North Island.
Crews have been hard at work after last week's storm forced the closure of several key highways in affected regions, leaving some communities cut off.
