Heavy rain in Rotorua is due to clear by midday as wild weather slams the country this morning.
MetService said rain would be heavy for a time but would clear as strong gusty northerlies turned to lighter southwesterlies.
A heavy rain warning was in place for the Eastern Bay of Plenty ranges.
A wild storm is moving up the country with high winds, heavy rain, and snow affecting southern and central areas.
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