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Heavy downpours and strong wind gusts are setting in for central and southern parts of the country

11 October 2025

Heavy downpours and strong wind gusts are setting in for central and southern parts of the country

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A tsunami warning has been issued following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage
	11 Oct: A tsunami warning has been issued following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage... more

At least four specialist Auckland fire trucks are out of action while they are tested for asbestos
	11 Oct: At least four specialist Auckland fire trucks are out of action while they are tested for asbestos... more

Wild weather on the South Island's West Coast, has caused slips and flooding - closing a number of state highways
	10 Oct: Wild weather on the South Island's West Coast, has caused slips and flooding - closing a number of state highways... more

Warnings deadly tsunami waves are possible in Southeast Asia, after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines
	10 Oct: Warnings deadly tsunami waves are possible in Southeast Asia, after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines... more

Those who live in the South Island's Grey District are being urged to avoid non-essential travel as heavy rain floods parts of the area
	10 Oct: Those who live in the South Island's Grey District are being urged to avoid non-essential travel as heavy rain floods parts of the area... more

The Grey Emergency Operation Centre has been activated as floodwaters rapidly rise on the West Coast
	10 Oct: The Grey Emergency Operation Centre has been activated as floodwaters rapidly rise on the West Coast... more

Strong winds and heavy rain is forecast for much of the South Island from tonight
	9 Oct: Strong winds and heavy rain is forecast for much of the South Island from tonight... more

NZ’s native lizards are at risk from land development – future policy must ensure better protection
	9 Oct: All but four of New Zealand’s 120 lizard species are threatened or at risk. But little consideration is given to lizards during most land development projects.... more

Jonathan Rinderknecht arrested and charged with deliberately lighting Pacific Palisades blaze in Los Angeles
	9 Oct: Police arrested and charged Jonathan Rinderknecht over the fire this week, which was the most destructive in Los Angeles's history.... more

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