Southlanders are being urged to prepare for further high winds today and more snow tomorrow.

North Islanders face nearly a week of dismal weather after the damaging weekend storm, while those in the South battle with snow.

The storm that hit New Zealand this weekend cut electricity to around 45,000 people and bowled over hundreds of trees.

Southlanders are being asked to stay at home and travel on roads only if it is absolutely necessary

The gales and strong winds that are hammering the North Island aren't going to leave anytime soon.

Delivery of the New Zealand Herald newspaper to homes in Auckland has been delayed this morning.

Around 11,000 people were still without power in the North Island this morning, after wild storms overnight.

Severe thunderstorms were lashing parts of the upper North Island tonight following chaos further south, as a powerful storm moved across the country.

A massive storm is making its presence felt on towns, cities and suburbs across NZ. See how it's impacting your area.

The wild weather is expected to bring extreme conditions over the next 48 hours, with gale force winds,heavy rain and freezing temperatures.

Aucklanders are being warned to stay away from beaches with gales and large ocean swells set to batter much of the country in coming says.

A low 'the size of Australia' is heading our way - bringing with it gales and huge ocean swells, warn experts.

One of the largest storms on the planet is due to hit New Zealand tomorrow, bringing gales, heavy rain and snow to much of the country.

Slips and surface flooding are causing havoc for motorists in the lower North Island as heavy rain and gale force winds sweep the region.

A severe heavy rain and gale weather warning is in place for much of the country as widespread flooding affects farmers.

After 48 hours - and what seems like countless aftershocks - the mood of the people of Canterbury is changing.