MetService National weather: March 25th - 27th
MetService National weather: March 25th - 27th.
MetService National weather: March 25th - 27th.
MetService National weather: March 25th - 26th
Residents were evacuated overnight and hundreds are still without power.
Civil Defence official tells East Coasters to brace for another rough night
Flood-prone East Coast residents urged to evacuate now or 'prepare to ride out the storm'.
'There are large areas of flooding, slips, washouts and other hazards along the route.'
A severe weather warning is in place for Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Taupō.
Heavy flooding in Anaura Bay, Gisborne District. Video / Fontz Davoren / Uawa Civil Defence - Tolaga Bay East Coast / Julie Siemonek
It comes a day after the upper North Island was hit by wet and wild weather.
Northland Rescue Helicopter pilot speaks about the Enchanter fishing boat rescue operation
The sinking of the Enchanter tore through its home port of Mangonui.
The footage was shot from a helicopter involved in the rescue.
Weather Watch says thunderstorms are making their way over Auckland suburbs.
'Now we're just having a few beers, there's nothing else you can do really.'