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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the eastern North and South Islands - with flash flooding and small tornados possible

11 December 2025

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the eastern North and South Islands - with flash flooding and small tornados possible

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Bureau of Meteorology makes major changes to $96.5m website after refresh backlash
	11 Dec: The Bureau of Meteorology has updated the rain radar, temperature information and warning displays on its new website in response to public feedback.... more

An urgent recall's been issued for two Akaroa King Salmon products over a potential listeria contamination
	10 Dec: An urgent recall's been issued for two Akaroa King Salmon products over a potential listeria contamination... more

Officials are opening State Highway 47 - with restrictions - after a large fire in Tongariro National Park was fully contained
	9 Dec: Officials are opening State Highway 47 - with restrictions - after a large fire in Tongariro National Park was fully contained... more

A Fire and Emergency director is concerned for the entire country heading into summer
	9 Dec: A Fire and Emergency director is concerned for the entire country heading into summer... more

Waves as high as three metres could potentially be heading for the north of Japan - on the back of this morning's 7.6 magnitude earthquake
	9 Dec: Waves as high as three metres could potentially be heading for the north of Japan - on the back of this morning's 7.6 magnitude earthquake... more

Residents of Whakapapa Village have been advised to prepare for possible evacuation as fire burns near Tongariro National park
	8 Dec: Residents of Whakapapa Village have been advised to prepare for possible evacuation as fire burns near Tongariro National park... more

Red-hot temperatures this week could increase the risk of scrub fires
	8 Dec: Red-hot temperatures this week could increase the risk of scrub fires... more

An early Christmas present for West Coast Department of Conservation rangers
	8 Dec: An early Christmas present for West Coast Department of Conservation rangers... more

Warnings of fire-risks from today, as high temperatures, and strong winds are forecast
	7 Dec: Warnings of fire-risks from today, as high temperatures, and strong winds are forecast... more

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