'The thing that really came screaming out of the data this year was nobody is safe.'

At least seven people died as Storm Ciarán swept through the continent.

In addition to winds and rain, large waves are also expected to affect eastern coasts.

Auckland, Northland, Nelson and Whakatāne were without the extra water rescue help.

There were no immediate reports of casualties after the typhoon.

South Korea has been pounded by heavy rains since July 9.

Severe thunderstorms have lashed the Auckland region causing flooding and damage to property. Video / Supplied

Hurricane Ian is bearing down on Florida as a category 4 storm. Video / AP

The Nelson region has been devastated by wild weather. Video / NZ Herald / George Heard / Tim Cuff / Supplied

Langer's wife, Karen, said she felt the board whip past her as she jumped off.

Photos: Kiwis brave icy conditions to capture the perfect snap.

The first official weekend of Autumn and the weather is more autumnal thanks to a south to south west change right across the country. It will be cold for some in the deep south – but for those in the upper North Island expect only a slight dip in the temperatures. We update you on the two cyclone risks north of New Zealand and we monitor any potential rain or shower risks for those desperate for rain.

There was just one word to describe 82-year-old Central Otago farmer Rex George after the big snow: "buggered".

Following more than a week of heavy rain, floods and snow, Otago residents are being told to expect a slow return to normality.

Volunteers are urgently needed to help farmers access and feed stock on about 40 stations above 500m throughout Otago.

Another low pressure system another band of rain and more showers are all in the forecast for this weekend – but the overall pattern is for sunnier, drier, weather to move in. Winds will shift more southerly so things will be cool to start with, but sunnier and slightly warmer weather should move in for the start of next week – before the next rain maker in about 7 days.

The worst of the rain is over but a strong autumnal weather pattern will replace it, bringing periods of rain and showers to the west coast of both islands, but sunny spells too. For the east conditions will become sunnier – but the week may end windy and cool in the Deep South.