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Severe weather continues as storm moves east
A powerful Tasman Sea storm is continuing to lash much of the country, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and snow.
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Rakaia, Kairaki and The Pines residents told to evacuate
23 Oct 2025The rains have eased but multiple Canterbury rivers are at risk of flooding overnight as water flows from upper catchments. Audio
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What you need to know about today's weather
23 Oct 2025Hundreds of thousands of people are being urged to stay home as life-threatening gale force winds blast parts of the country.
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Red wind warnings extended, Wellington train services cancelled
22 Oct 2025Wind warnings for central and southern parts of the country for Thursday had already been upgraded to "red" level, while fire crews battle to slow a series of… Audio
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Wild weather delivers power cuts, evacuations and terrifying flights
21 Oct 2025The storms that have swept through parts of the country also claimed a life when a man was hit by a tree. Audio
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