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Power restoration 'could take days' after Cyclone Dovi batters NZ
Power outages hit up to 50,000 Auckland homes.
Power outages hit up to 50,000 Auckland homes.
Cyclone Dovi packed a punch across many parts of New Zealand today, with howling gales and heavy rain causing widespread damage. Video / NZ Herald
Wild weather caused havoc across the country - now the clean-up has started.
A tree has fallen on a vehicle in the Waikato as Cyclone Dovi causes mayhem.
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One man was taken to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries.
Damien O'Connor said he'll closely watch Cyclone Dovi to see if more funding is needed.
Cyclone Dovi is to close roads and bring damage as emergency teams on standby.
Warnings include Tasman district west of Motueka, Marlborough Sounds, Rai Valley.
Local have been noticing huge swarms of bugs emerging amid Hawke's Bay's humid weather.
Metservice has issued a heavy rain warning for Wellington over the weekend.
People are being warned to prepare for flooding, slips and dangerous waves.
A severe weather update is in place for areas of New Zealand as the cyclone approaches.
Take steps to look after yourself, residents urged, after more rain than expected arrives.
Mayor Jamie Cleine issues a mandatory evacuation for parts of Westport. Video / Civil Defence
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Kaitāia, Dargaville and Whangārei not expected to dip below 23C all week.
Many in the North Island will be spending the public holiday indoors as rain is forecast.