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MetService forecast: Wet, windy and warmer change on the way for NZ

By: Natasha Gordon
Most regions are set to see rain by Thursday, with heavier bursts in the west.

Autumnal rain and wind returns from Wednesday, as broad areas of low pressure pop up.

Autumnal rain and wind returns from Wednesday, as broad areas of low pressure pop up.

Autumnal rain and wind returns from Wednesday, as broad areas of low pressure pop up.

Autumnal rain and wind returns from Wednesday, as broad areas of low pressure pop up.
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Manawatū River search ongoing after reports of man waving for help

By: Natasha Gordon
Police were alerted about 9.30am of the sighting near Fitzherbert Bridge.

Police said they received a report around 9.30am from someone who believed they saw a person in the Manawatū River, near Fitzherbert Bridge.

Police said they received a report around 9.30am from someone who believed they saw a person in the Manawatū River, near Fitzherbert Bridge.

Police said they received a report around 9.30am from someone who believed they saw a person in the Manawatū River, near Fitzherbert Bridge.

Police said they received a report around 9.30am from someone who believed they saw a person in the Manawatū River, near Fitzherbert Bridge.
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Weather live updates: States of local emergency declared in Whanganui and Ruapehu districts, widespread damage in Tauranga

By: Natasha Gordon
A line of heavy showers is moving across the upper North Island this afternoon.

Flooding in Ruapehu district after a significant rain event on April 19 2026. Photo / Horizons Regional Council

Flooding in Ruapehu district after a significant rain event on April 19 2026. Photo / Horizons Regional Council

Flooding in Ruapehu district after a significant rain event on April 19 2026. Photo / Horizons Regional Council

Flooding in Ruapehu district after a significant rain event on April 19 2026. Photo / Horizons Regional Council
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Weather live updates: State of local emergency declared for Ōhura, evacuations likely

By: Natasha Gordon
Civil Defence says 'life-threatening flooding' is possible.

A front, followed by several active troughs, will continue to threaten parts of the North Island today. Photo / MetService

A front, followed by several active troughs, will continue to threaten parts of the North Island today. Photo / MetService

A front, followed by several active troughs, will continue to threaten parts of the North Island today. Photo / MetService

A front, followed by several active troughs, will continue to threaten parts of the North Island today. Photo / MetService
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MetService weekend weather warnings: Heavy rain, thunderstorms and gales forecast

By: Natasha Gordon
An earlier severe thunderstorm warning has been lifted.

MetService has warned that a complex trough is set to hit parts of New Zealand this weekend. Image / MetService

MetService has warned that a complex trough is set to hit parts of New Zealand this weekend. Image / MetService

MetService has warned that a complex trough is set to hit parts of New Zealand this weekend. Image / MetService

MetService has warned that a complex trough is set to hit parts of New Zealand this weekend. Image / MetService
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Miscarriage: Nelson MP Rachel Boyack shares loss of ‘desperately wanted baby’

By: Natasha Gordon
Rachel Boyack thanked Nelson Hospital staff and her midwife for their care.

Nelson MP Rachel Boyack has announced she suffered a miscarriage. Photo / RNZ, Samuel Rillstone

Nelson MP Rachel Boyack has announced she suffered a miscarriage. Photo / RNZ, Samuel Rillstone

Nelson MP Rachel Boyack has announced she suffered a miscarriage. Photo / RNZ, Samuel Rillstone

Nelson MP Rachel Boyack has announced she suffered a miscarriage. Photo / RNZ, Samuel Rillstone
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