Severe gales forecast to batter North Island
Severe gales and heavy rain are set to hammer parts of the North Island today.
Severe gales and heavy rain are set to hammer parts of the North Island today.
Metservice says another daunting system is brewing in the east.
Region has taken a soaking with howling winds expected to rise to severe gales.
Central parts of New Zealand are set to take a hammering for the fourth day.
Heavy rain and gale force winds are expected across central parts of the country.
Some "beefy showers" and a few thunderstorms have also hit near Auckland this afternoon.
The wild weather has already touched down in the capital with several landslips noted.
The transition from Winter to Spring often brings turbulent weather, MetService says.
Cold winds, thunderstorms and snow are expected as a trough moves over the country.
Rain and thunder expected in central New Zealand, as snow hits parts of the South Island.
If you were hoping for a warm start to spring, you'll be disappointed.
Spring has started off a bit foggy, but the weather is set to improve.
A burst water main has cancelled tonight's performance of Chicago in Auckland.
NZTA are advising drivers to take extra care due to adverse weather conditions.
Fog is also creating issues on the motorways.
It's now likely New Zealand will see another El Niño climate system soon.
Rain would increase through the morning In Auckland before moving east.
Worst hit areas include the upper North Island and northwest South Island.