12:00 AM Wed 18 February 2026
State of emergency for Manawatū-Whanganui Region terminated
The state of emergency for the entire Manawatū-Whanganui Region has been terminated from 5:00pm, Wednesday 18 February, as the response transitions to recovery.
12:00 AM Sun 15 February 2026
Heavy rainfall forecast for Horizons Region from Sunday afternoon
People should make preparations in advance of heavy rain and winds which are forecast to affect the region from Sunday afternoon.
12:00 AM Sun 15 February 2026
State of emergency declared in Tararua District
A red weather alert has been issued for parts of Ruapehu, Manawatū and Rangitīkei.
12:00 AM Fri 13 February 2026
Manawatū-Whanganui Emergency Management Group preparing for weekend weather
We are making preparations ahead of this weekend, with a weather system forecast to impact the region.
12:00 AM Wed 21 January 2026
Manawatū-Whanganui Emergency Management Group urges people to prepare for upcoming weather
Manawatū-Whanganui Emergency Management Group is asking people in the region to be prepared for the possible impacts of the weather event heading towards Aotearoa New Zealand.