A total of 290 lightening strikes have hit the upper North Island in the past two hours.

Thunderstorms may hit during the Foo Fighters concert in Auckland tonight.

Power out as storm surges in Hokitika / Video by Andrew Thompson

Wellington struggles against wild weather / Video by Mark Mitchell

Footage shows storm aftermath in West coast, Granity. Supplied by Howie Wilson

Remnants of Cyclone Fehi are lashing the west coast of the country with wild weather. / Video by Broadcast Media

Popular restaurant The Boatshed is inundated with water as waves crash over Rocks Rd along Nelson’s waterfront. / Nelson App

The Fire Service is evacuating residents in Mapua using a dinghy belonging to a local. / Nelson App

Waves smash into cars on flooded Nelson road. / Supplied by Leon Hood

Slim chance of more destruction to the coast when the next king tide comes: Scientist

NZTA lift traffic cordons and convoys from Thames Coast Road.

Thousands are still without power - and one Franklin man isn't happy about the wait.

Shocking video shows houses flooded in Maraetai. Twitter / @AnjaVroegop

Wellington man uses kayak to deliver mail in flood-stricken Thames. Credit: Ciaran Fill

What are the possible scenarios for the ASB Classic after another rain soaked day at the tournament?

Thames-Coast Rd destroyed by waves in monster storm over Coromandel. Credit: Moana Keeley & Patti Clark

The tide has risen above the seawall in Auckland's Point Chevalier during the storm. Twitter / @nzdodo

Huge waves crashed over the breakwater at Port Taranaki, dislodging rocks from the seawall. Credit: Mark Mitchell

Half Moon Bay boat jetty breaks apart in rough sea conditions caused by storm. Credit: Mitchell Fisherman

The weather is proving difficult for a wedding party in Pauanui.

Buffalo Beach in Whitianga the morning after the storm. Credit: Alan Gibson

Severe weather separates the strong campers from the weak as hundreds flee

Severe weather causes headaches for many as power outages break out across Auckland.

Campground manager Fiona Anderson tells people to leave due to flood risk. Credit: Dean Purcell

We've made it through Christmas - but the stormiest time of the season is yet to strike.

Rescuers are racing against time to pull dozens of bodies from a swollen river

2017 will be a record year for extreme weather events, following fires, floods and storms.

The country will have a mostly fine weekend after a week of severe thunderstorms.

School out for Roxburgh pupils as third day of thunderstorms looms.

A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours