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It's a wet and windy day for many parts of the country, with the lower North Island and the Canterbury High Country bearing the worst of it

12 October 2025

It's a wet and windy day for many parts of the country, with the lower North Island and the Canterbury High Country bearing the worst of it

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Heavy rainfall in Mexico has left at least 27 people dead and more missing
	11 Oct: Heavy rainfall in Mexico has left at least 27 people dead and more missing... more

Heavy downpours and strong wind gusts are setting in for central and southern parts of the country
	11 Oct: Heavy downpours and strong wind gusts are setting in for central and southern parts of the country... more

A tsunami warning has been issued following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage
	11 Oct: A tsunami warning has been issued following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage... more

At least four specialist Auckland fire trucks are out of action while they are tested for asbestos
	11 Oct: At least four specialist Auckland fire trucks are out of action while they are tested for asbestos... more

Wild weather on the South Island's West Coast, has caused slips and flooding - closing a number of state highways
	10 Oct: Wild weather on the South Island's West Coast, has caused slips and flooding - closing a number of state highways... more

Warnings deadly tsunami waves are possible in Southeast Asia, after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines
	10 Oct: Warnings deadly tsunami waves are possible in Southeast Asia, after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines... more

Those who live in the South Island's Grey District are being urged to avoid non-essential travel as heavy rain floods parts of the area
	10 Oct: Those who live in the South Island's Grey District are being urged to avoid non-essential travel as heavy rain floods parts of the area... more

The Grey Emergency Operation Centre has been activated as floodwaters rapidly rise on the West Coast
	10 Oct: The Grey Emergency Operation Centre has been activated as floodwaters rapidly rise on the West Coast... more

Strong winds and heavy rain is forecast for much of the South Island from tonight
	9 Oct: Strong winds and heavy rain is forecast for much of the South Island from tonight... more

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