The region is still recovering from former Cyclone Fehi's devastation.

Powerful swells, rain and winds are pounding NZ - and there are seven states of emergency.

As the ex-tropical cyclone bears down, be prepared, forecasters warn.

Police say they visit Gloriavale regularly, following reports of a heightened presence.

"I think they've been gunning for them," source said about the community.

A commercial building in Westport has been badly damaged in a fire.

Rain spreads south to cover the whole country during the weekend.

Two people were in the single car that was involved.

Hundreds turned out to clean up a West Coast beach today following last week's storm.

This week's storm played havoc with the plans of motorists, with closures stranding many.

Rescue options being assessed for hundreds of stranded tourists on West Coast.

Don't do anything that puts your safety at risk, the council says

West Coast dairy farmers may be forced to dump milk because of yesterday's storm.

Damage assessment begins after ex-Tropical Cyclone Fehi ravaged much of the country.

A helicopter has been deployed to find motorists trapped by closed road and fallen trees.

Ex-cyclone Fehi is sweeping across the country today bringing wild weather to most parts.

Wild weather slamming the country has caused flooding, road closures and wild winds.

Yesterday in Dunedin it was 35C - today they're facing torrential rain and school's out.

Where land can still be found for $60,000 and the closest city is almost 400km away.

Four seasons in one country - heat, thunderstorms and rain on way.

Torrential downpour on the West Coast is expected to peak about 4am.

Torrential rain scuttles the Kumara Racing Club's Gold Nuggets meeting for a second year.

Uh-oh. Higher than normal rainfall forecast for most of the country in the next two weeks.

Seven roads closed in Grey District as floods spread south on the West Coast.

There will be showers for most of the country next week; no severe weather is forecast.

New Zealand's notoriously fickle weather will behave for most tomorrow night.

A man has been found dead after the vehicle he was driving crashed into the Okuru River.

Police are responding to a fatal motorbike crash in Buller.

A St John spokesman said two ambulances and two helicopters were sent to the scene.

Rain around the country will ease by the end of the day.