The weekend will be at least partly wet for most of the country, forecasters said this morning.

Parts of the North Island are being warned to brace for possible slips and surface flooding as a low brings rain to much of the country today.

Boulders weighing up to 200 tonnes have blocked access to Milford Sound as galeforce winds and driving rain sweep across the country.

The weather is set to be calmer in Bay of Plenty after last night's twister - but the South Island is about to be hit by snow in some areas.

Infestations of flies are plaguing householders as temperatures start to climb. Mid-20C...