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      Home > News > National > Upper North Island

    More Severe Thunderstorm warnings as parts of the country are battered by heavy rain

    More Severe Thunderstorm warnings as parts of the country are battered by heavy rain


    MetService is now warning of torrential rain and hail in the Horowhenua area near Levin and towards Southern Wairarapa.

    A severe thunderstorm warning is still in place in Canterbury in the area surrounding Geraldine.

    The warning for South Waikato has now been lifted.

    MetService is encouraging residents follow Emergency Management advice and take shelter until the rain eases.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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