Strong winds and heavy rain are lashing parts of the country as several areas in the North Island report flooding and power outages.
Rangitikei District Council, in the Manawatu-Whanganui region, says the wild weather is causing multiple electricity outages in the area.
Powerco estimates power won't be restored to customers in Wanganui, Martinborough, Inglewood and Stratford until tomorrow.
![Flooding and power outages are being reported across the North Island.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/G3CQOULJAB3TH6PSZLKKFWPG64.jpg?auth=79c0288b5d805b74a62a6b560ae627379a46a30fcd6697734ca5df699ac8297b&width=16&height=14&quality=70&smart=true)
The cuts have affected 153 properties, according to the electricity provider's website.