Rain over much of the country is expected to continue though the day and rain and gale warnings are in place for many areas.
Heavy rain are in place warnings for central and southern parts of New Zealand.
Mount Taranaki, Nelson and Northern Marlborough are expected to see the worst of the rain, with between 130 and 150mm. Downpours could cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly and surface flooding.
A heavy rain watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, North Otago, Canterbury, Westland and Buller.