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Live: Wild weather -thousands evacuated, entire towns closed off as highways flooded
Wild weather is moving north, forcing evacuations; flooding closes Wellington highways.
Wild weather is moving north, forcing evacuations; flooding closes Wellington highways.
The strong winds were expected to continue through the rest of the day.
Flights into Wellington have been disrupted and some Auckland ferry services cancelled.
A severe wind warning has been issued as winds are expected to gust up to 140km/h.
Slips, floodings and possible thunderstorms for some parts of the South Island.
Ice caused issues for those trying to catch a train throughout the Kāpiti Coast
Brrr - it's a cold and frosty start for most of the country tomorrow.
More rain is forecast for parts of Northland this evening.
Weather warnings are in place for Northland.
"Severe gales" expected for Northland and Auckland, snow for parts of the South.
It's another cold start to the day, but fine conditions are forecast for most.
Mountain weather has plunged way below freezing but even Aucklanders are shivering.
After what's likely NZ's hottest June, Niwa is picking more mild - but variable - weather.
Sunshine for most - but wrap up warm before heading out today.
Ice is coating windscreens and frosts covers lawns as temperatures plunge below zero.
Low temperatures, snow and large waves unleashed across New Zealand today.
Snow is expected as low as 300m in some spots of the central North Island.
The polar blast's icy sting is due to hit across the North Island tomorrow.
Since 9am on Sunday, 44mm of rain has fallen in Levin.
"We're in for some frosty weather."
Here's what you need to know about the regions and roads forecast to be worst-hit.
A polar snap is set to farewell what has been a potentially record-breaking warm June.
A significant polar blast is forecast to impact the country early next week.
It's an characteristically cold start in Hamilton, sitting at a nippy -2.2C.
After a weekend of wild weather, more heavy rain is forecast across eastern NZ.
Meteorologists say New Zealand does not have the technology to predict tornadoes.
Assessments of hundreds of affected homes will continue today.
Heavy rain watches are also coming into force for the North Island's upper east.
Fog and low cloud around parts of Auckland are expected to affect traffic this morning.
The rain is expected to hit the country this weekend.