By RNZ
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected for parts of the country as an active front moves northwards across central New Zealand.
MetService said the front would bring a burst of heavy rain and severe northwest gales to parts of the upper South Island and lower North Island on Sunday morning and early afternoon.
A heavy rain warning is in place for the Tararua Range from 8am until 3pm.
MetService said locals should expect up to 90mm of rain, peaking at 15mm/h.