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Parts of the North Island should brace for thunderstorms tonight

2 January 2026

Parts of the North Island should brace for thunderstorms tonight

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Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening
	2 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening... more

Surf lifeguards in eastern parts of the North Island have been kept busy with a five fold increase in rescues
	2 Jan: Surf lifeguards in eastern parts of the North Island have been kept busy with a five fold increase in rescues... more

What we know about the deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort
	2 Jan: Authorities say around 40 people are dead after a blaze ripped through a New Year's Eve event at a popular bar in Crans-Montana.... more

MetService is forecasting strong weather to hit the South Island's north-western regions today
	1 Jan: MetService is forecasting strong weather to hit the South Island's north-western regions today... more

A wet start to the New Year for the top of the South Island
	1 Jan: A wet start to the New Year for the top of the South Island... more

Heavy rain is expected for the Northwest of the South Island
	31 Dec 2025: Heavy rain is expected for the Northwest of the South Island... more

Stormy weather's forecasted to keep battering Northland and Auckland until later tonight
	31 Dec 2025: Stormy weather's forecasted to keep battering Northland and Auckland until later tonight... more

Power is likely be restored tonight, and support's available for Horowhenua locals affected by Sunday's severe weather event
	31 Dec 2025: Power is likely be restored tonight, and support's available for Horowhenua locals affected by Sunday's severe weather event... more

More rain's on the way for many parts fo the country this New Year's Eve
	31 Dec 2025: More rain's on the way for many parts fo the country this New Year's Eve... more

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Most Popular Recent Environment News

16 Dec: Residents of a South Taranaki village have been on standby overnight to evacuate, as a vegetation fire rages nearby ++++++++++++++

02 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening ++++++++++++++

31 Dec: Heavy rain is expected for the Northwest of the South Island ++++++++++++

27 Dec: A severe thunderstorm warning's in place for Selwyn, Ashburton, and Christchurch City, with a high chance of large hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning ++++++++++++

28 Dec: Crews are cleaning up an oil spill along a stretch of State Highway 73, between Christchurch and the West Coast +++++++++++

17 Dec: Firefighters are returning to battle a blaze today at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach - after rain was welcomed yesterday +++++++++++

25 Dec: The West Coast is in for a soaking this Christmas, with heavy rain expected all day +++++++++++

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