Heavy rain, damaging winds and snow are forecast across New Zealand.

Some North Island regions will get up to 13 hours of rain across the day.

Snow may fall to low levels across parts of the South Island overnight.

Strong winds are battering the North and Upper South Islands, cancelling ferrys and flights, closing highways, and cutting power to homes.

Strong gusts could prompt temporary full lane closures from 1pm to 6pm.

Heavy rain, damaging winds and snow are forecast across New Zealand.