Council workers are checking for damage after weekend flooding in Southland and civil defence is following up with people whose homes were affected. A number roads in Southland remained closed on Monday morning due to flooding and slips, while others have temporary speed limits. Some coastal areas e
Update: 4:50Pm This is an official message from the Civil Defence Controller Angus McKay. Some roads are closed and residential properties have been affected by the flooding around Southland today. Properties in Grant Road, Otatara, have had their garages flooded and one has had water inside. Howe
Heavy rain and northwest gales in the far south today A front preceded by a strong and moist north to northwest flow moves onto the far south of the South Island this afternoon. This front is expected to bring a period of heavy northerly rain to Fiordland, and north to northwest gales to exposed par
Heavy rain and northwest gales in the far south today A front preceded by a strong and moist north to northwest flow moves onto the far south of the South Island this afternoon. This front is expected to bring a period of heavy northerly rain to Fiordland, and north to northwest gales to exposed par
Council workers are checking for damage after weekend flooding in Southland and civil defence is following up with people whose homes were affected. A number roads in Southland remained closed on Monday morning due to flooding and slips, while others have temporary speed limits. Some coastal areas e
Update: 4:50Pm This is an official message from the Civil Defence Controller Angus McKay. Some roads are closed and residential properties have been affected by the flooding around Southland today. Properties in Grant Road, Otatara, have had their garages flooded and one has had water inside. Howe
A strong and unsettled west to northwest flow persists across southern and central New Zealand, bringing periods of rain to Fiordland. Warnings and Watches remain in force. People are advised to stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings. Strong Wind Warning Strong wind gusts could damag
A strong and very cold southwesterly airstream will bring further snow to low levels in parts the South Island, and west to southwest gales, severe in some places. This continues to be a significant weather event. Strong winds could make driving hazardous, especially for high sided vehicles and moto
A significant cold outbreak with snow down to low levels in many parts of the South Island and severe gales across central New Zealand. An active cold front moves northeast across the South Island today and across the North Island tonight through to Tuesday morning. This front is preceded by a stron
UPDATED: 10PM Sunday 27th September. A significant cold outbreak with snow down to low levels in many parts of the South Island and severe gales across central New Zealand A deep low to the southeast of New Zealand maintains strong to gale west to northwest winds across the country tonight (Sunday).
Heavy rain in the west and gale northwesterlies in the east of southern and central New Zealand. An active front is forecast to move north across southern and central New Zealand during today (Tuesday) and Wednesday, bringing periods of heavy rain to the west and gale northwesterlies in the east. Wa
