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New Zealand Weather: Warnings Issued, Thousands Without Power Amid Heavy Rain and Gales
MetService has issued heavy rain and severe gale warnings for New Zealand's South and North Islands, with thousands now experiencing power outages across Wellington and the South Island as the severe weather continues.
21 Aug, 23:02 — 22 Aug, 22:21
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rnzHigh1d ago
Weather: Heavy rain warnings for South Island, severe gales to batter lower North Island
MetService said snow would also fall in Otago and high-altitude roads across the South Island.
Read full article →nz-heraldMostly Factual1h ago
Weather: Thousands without power across Wellington and South Island
A number of warnings and watches are in place today.
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First report: rnz · 21 Aug, 23:02|Full coverage: 2 · 23h|Window: 23h
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