The Coromandel Peninsula remains under an orange heavy rain warning until 6pm today, while Gisborne/Tairāwhiti is under the warning until 3am tomorrow. Bay of Plenty, about and east of Rotorua and Hawke’s Bay, are also under an orange heavy rain warning until the early hours of tomorrow. An orange strong wind warning, which signals the threat of winds gusting up 120km/h, is also in place for several regions. Waikato, Waitomo, Taranaki, Taumarunui, Taupō, Tongariro National Park and Taihape are also under an orange strong wind warning until 9pm tonight. Bay of Plenty west of Rotorua, the Tararua District, Wairarapa and the Kaikōura Coast are under a heavy rain watch.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 29, 2025 02:16 UTC