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 ZealandNew Zealand'There's AOS up there': Armed police operation strands pubgoers, closes highway28 Apr 11:23 AMNew ZealandLocked up for 22 hours a day: What life is like for New Zealander Everlee Wihongi detained in ICE facility28 Apr 09:05 AMNew ZealandCarterton mayor sparks debate over mysterious lights28 Apr 08:02 AMSponsoredEndangered bird gets another chance21 Apr 02:30 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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