The upper half of the North Island is in line for severe thunderstorms and accompanying downpours while evacuations are underway in a Marlborough township.
Northern North Island due for severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds
Heaviest rain of 100mm or more expected in Bay of Plenty with orange warnin
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An improving weather and roading picture is emerging for South Westland’s SH6 as weather moves north, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). The highway was closed between Ross and Makarora in Otago overnight Thursday due to fallen trees, .