Heavy rain and severe winds have been forecast to hit some parts of the country already dealing with the aftermath of yesterday's earthquake.
The MetService issued new weather warnings and watches just after 6am today, including a heavy rain warning over Wellington.
Between 50 to 60mm of
rain is forecast to fall in the capital this morning.
A front is forecast to cross the North Island today, preceded by heavy rain, possible thunderstorms and north to north-west gales.
The heaviest falls are expected to be in the ranges of Westland, Buller and Nelson, where between 80 to 120mm of rain is likely to fall in addition to earlier downpours.
