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17 Jan 2026 23:05
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    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.

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