Weather: Ferries cancelled amid significant swells and heavy rain, warnings for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty (opens original article in a new tab)

Ferries were cancelled and heavy rain warnings issued across parts of New Zealand due to significant swells, high winds, and intense rainfall.

• Interislander cancelled ferry sailings due to significant swells and heavy rain in the Cook Strait.
• Heavy rain warnings issued for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, and Tasman District with up to 100mm of rain expected.
• MetService forecast waves up to seven metres in Wellington and Wairarapa, but no major evacuations expected.