Majority of South Island under weather warnings and watches with flooding, slips possible (opens original article in a new tab)

South Island and parts of North Island face weather warnings with heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and landslides possible. Rivers and streams may rise rapidly as storms move across the region.

• South Island under weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds
• Flooding and landslides possible in multiple regions
• MetService forecasts rising river levels and thunderstorms