Cyclone Gabrielle is expected to hit the country’s North Island from Saturday night — potentially bringing strong winds and further heavy rain.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has extended the region’s state of emergency for a further seven days.
MetService has also issued heavy rain and strong wind wat
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has extended the region’s state of emergency for a further seven days.
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches
MetService lifts heavy rain watches across much of the country but substantial amounts of rain still fell over the West Coast of the South Island overnight.