Home / New ZealandWeather live updates: South Island next in storm’s firing line after it hammers North IslandNZ Herald16 Feb, 2026 09:26 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditResidents have woken to numerous downed trees, closed roads, and flooding in Wellington. Video / Melissa Nightingale, Billie PaineLoad moreAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandPremiumOpinionOpinion: What we should be talking about when it comes to mining in New Zealand27 Apr 04:00 AMPremiumNew Zealand'Heartbreaking not to be seen': Road closures cut summer bookings by 80% for tourism operator27 Apr 04:00 AMNew ZealandIndian free-trade agreement due for formal signing in New Delhi27 Apr 04:00 AMSponsoredEndangered bird gets another chance21 Apr 02:30 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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