> From the WeatherWatch archives
Philip Duncan and nzherald.co.nz team up to bring you the latest forecast for the long weekend – plus we continue with our very own RainWatch – tracking the rain makers for those who desperately need rain.
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28/08/2026 12:27pm
Northern rain Saturday, gales Sunday to next Thursday across NZ
Low pressure is leaving the South Island today but another low will brush the upper North Island on Saturday bringing…
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28/08/2026 12:27pm
Northern rain Saturday, gales Sunday to next Thursday across NZ
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Severe gales expected Sunday & next Wednesday
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Heavy SI rain + gales return this Sunday nationwide
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