MetService Weather Auckland: December 11th

MetService Weather National: December 10th - 12th

MetService Weather Wellington: December 11th

MetService Weather Christchurch: December 11th

"All our thoughts are with those affected at this stage," PM said.

MetService Weather Auckland: December 10th

MetService Weather National: December 9th - 11th

MetService Weather Wellington: December 10th

MetService Weather Christchurch: December 10th

Bad weather cuts off roads to Christchurch Airport, causing widespread chaos.

Part of SH72 will likely be out of action for a while as aerial footage reveals damage.

Tiny township completely cut off, leaving tourists waiting days for a way out.

After the South Island was slammed by summer storm, the chaos shifts northward.

Wild weather evacuates residents, closes main roads.

1 in 20 year flood of the Rangitata River has blocked routes from Christchurch to Dunedin.

Storm hitting Awatuna, north of Hokitika. Video / Andy Thompson

A local state of emergency has been declared in Timaru following ongoing heavy rainfall.

MetService Weather Auckland: December 7th

MetService Weather Christchurch: December 7th

MetService Severe Weather: December 6th - 8th

MetService Weather Auckland: December 6th

MetService Weather National : December 5th - 7th

MetService Weather Wellington: December 6th

MetService Weather Christchurch: December 6th

MetService Severe Weather: December 5th - 7th

Wānaka has been hit by heavy rain, with warnings in place for next 48 hours.

The man alerted Texan authorities to his plight who then contacted NZ rescuers.

MetService Severe Weather: December 4th

MetService Weather National: December 4th - 6th

MetService Weather Auckland: December 5th