
Weather warnings as strong winds, heavy rain forecast
Gusts could reach 130km/h in the Canterbury high country, and up to 120km/h elsewhere.
Gusts could reach 130km/h in the Canterbury high country, and up to 120km/h elsewhere.
"It was like driving through needles."
Regional council contractors began work opening the rivermouth before high tide.
Weatherman says settled conditions due tomorrow.
Rain, snow and hail are on the cards for much of the country today.
A wind warning has been in place for Auckland overnight.
The heaviest snow is expected in north Canterbury and south Marlborough.
And don't forget to rug up for the rugby in Auckland tonight.
Vector staff are working hard to restore power to parts of the city which remain without.
Fallen trees have damaged houses and cars and brought down power lines.
Aucklanders told to keep their devices charged in case of power outages.
Gales will strike the North Island from tomorrow - particularly Auckland and Northland.
There is exactly five weeks left until spring.
Motorists in high-sided vehicles and motorcycles need to take extra care.
Heavy rain is lashing much of the country this morning.
Flood-stricken Buller district is in the firing line again.
Shake off the brollies - a wet winters day is on the cards for most of the country.
Some train services were brought to a halt yesterday evening.
Weather warnings in place for other parts of the country.
Severe weather in the Wellington region caused major damage over the weekend.
The clean-up continues after heavy rain, flooding, slips and evacuations.
MetService says more wet weather coming for flood-drenched region as clean-up begins.
A man who has lived in his Westport home for 60 years now faces a very uncertain future.
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.