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Weather Woes Hit Cook Strait and South Island
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- Jun 24, 2026
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- 77
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Summary
Weather chaos is hitting New Zealand as the Cook Strait braces for big swells and high winds, forcing ferry cancellations from Interislander and Bluebridge. Heavy rain drenches the upper North Island, with warnings for the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty—some areas could see up to 100mm. Southern coasts near Wellington and Wairarapa face swells, while strong winds loom for Wellington and Marlborough. And in the South Island, snow threatens higher passes like Lewis and Arthur’s—drivers need to tread carefully. Low pressure and a southward front are fueling this messy, widespread weather pattern. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5d7c107a8def9048