Weather: Heavy rain warning for Bay of Plenty as MetService issues fresh alert

More wet weather is forecast this week, with a fresh heavy rain warning issued for Bay of Plenty.

MetService said an easterly front over the Tasman Sea was expected to bring heavy rain to the country during Tuesday and Wednesday.

An orange warning was in place for Bay of Plenty between 8pm on Tuesday and 5pm on Wednesday, with 150-200mm of rain expected.

Heavy rain warnings were also in place for the Coromandel Peninsula and Tongariro National Park, with a heavy watch in place for the broader Waikato area from 3pm on Tuesday.

MetService said streams and rivers may rise rapidly and surface flooding, slips and difficult driving conditions were possible.

The agency encouraged people to clear their drains and gutters, avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.

🟠 Severe weather update, Monday 17 Nov 🟠

Heavy Rain Warnings start from Monday night in the South Island, and Tuesday afternoon in the north.

A strong wind watch is also in place for Fiordland and western Southland.@nztacwc @nztaos @nztawbop pic.twitter.com/JfRIE3c0r7

— MetService NZ (@MetService) November 16, 2025

The extended forecast showed showers in the west of the North Island on Thursday but conditions being mainly fine elsewhere.

Friday would see rain developing north of Taupō, possibly heavy in the northeast and mainly fine elsewhere.