Weather watches out in force across sodden North Island
The North Island of New Zealand is under multiple weather warnings due to a low-pressure system bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms. Authorities have warned of potential flash flooding, slips, and hazardous driving conditions across several regions.
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<p>The wet weather that has hit the North Island <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/11/09/severe-thunderstorm-heavy-rain-watches-issued-for-north-island/" target="_blank">in recent days</a> is set to linger, with weather watches in force for much of the island.</p> <p>An orange heavy rain warning has been issued for part of the eastern areas of the North Island.</p> <p>MetService last night said it was monitoring a low pressure system that was swirling over the Tasman Sea, drawing down warm, moist air from the tropics.</p> <p>"People across the upper North Island are already feeling the effects, with periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms.
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