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Heavy rain and avalanche risk affect New Zealand

Heavy rain is forecast for the upper North Island while avalanche risk continues in the South Island.

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The combined hazards may disrupt travel and threaten communities in affected areas.

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  1. Heavy rain for upper North Island, avalanche risk ongoing for South Island ↗rnz.co.nz · Recorded source date: Aug 31, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC

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