According to MetService’s severe weather outlook, heavy rain is likely in Northland, with a low confidence that a heavy rainfall warning will be required. However, there is a moderate chance of MetService issuing a heavy rain warning for the north and east of Northland. “The chances for heavy rain warnings increase, including those for severe gales,” he said. According to MetService’s severe weather outlook, there is a moderate chance for severe north easterly gales for Northland, Auckland and the Coromandel. There is also a moderate chance of heavy rain for Northland.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 18, 2026 19:02 UTC