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17 Feb 2026 9:30
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    Heavy rain warnings are out for a number of areas around the country, as Easter weekend comes to a close

    Heavy rain warnings are out for a number of areas around the country, as Easter weekend comes to a close


    Nelson's being told to watch for heavy downpours until 4 o'clock this afternoon.... Taranaki until 8 this morning.... and Eastern Bay of Plenty and Gisborne ranges right through to 2am.

    Metservice's Raveen Das says it could be a dumping.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     16 Feb: Firefighters have responded to more than 850 calls overnight - with severe gusts and intense downpours in the centre of the country
     16 Feb: Blustery winds and heavy rain are continuing to impact parts of the country - particularly the lower North Island
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