Heavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New Zealand
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.
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Severe weather warnings as heavy rain, strong winds approach the country
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MetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.
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