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High pressure still in charge, but a few changes in the mix

High pressure continues to control much of New Zealand’s weather although there will be some wind and temperature changes in the mix over the next several days, and a little bit of wet weather. Many regions have a dry o...

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Heavy West Coast rain, a few showers elsewhere

High pressure looks to remain mostly in charge of NZ’s weather until the middle of next week when a potential…

West Coast rain, a few showers elsewhere – but still high pressure holding on

Some heavy rain is coming to the West Coast and winds will change direction a few times over the week…

Slight lift in temperatures this week

High pressure covers NZ for today Monday, but is sliding off to the east this week which will bring in…

NZ 8 day outlook as high pressure moves through

High pressure will cross the South Island this weekend bringing light winds, cold nights, frosts and fog, while the North…

Eastern cloud/showers for the NI, high pressure expands elsewhere

A colder south to south-east flow will keep clouds and showers moving into some eastern parts of the North Island…

Live / Real Time NZ Rain Radar

Live / Real time NZ rain radar for 2:35am on Fri 22 May 2026
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