Wild weather wreaks havoc
A tornado, floods and king tides wreaked havoc across the country yesterday.
A tornado, floods and king tides wreaked havoc across the country yesterday.
Severe gales and heavy downpours chased by bitter-cold southerly winds are expected this weekend.
Air NZ would adjust flight routes and altitudes to ensure aircraft remained clear of ash.
International flights have been cancelled as a volcanic ash cloud from Chile heads towards NZ,
Only the skifields will welcome the weather this weekend as frosty winter temperatures are expected to finally kick in.
People living near rivers and streams in the Tasman District should be prepared for a rapid rise in water levels overnight, with heavier falls forecast to continue, Civil Defence says.
New Zealanders have woken to a chilly, windy autumn morning today, as yesterday's wild weather continues to batter the country.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, gales and snow are forecast to make the next few days miserable for just about everybody, the MetService has warned. There was also the possibility a few tornadoes could spawn from these storms.
Wairarapa, Wellington and Marlborough are expected to experience the strongest winds overnight, with heavy rain also expected in other areas.