Wellington Airport running as normal, but some lower North Island highways still affected.

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

High winds and heavy swells in the lower North and upper South Islands could cause some disruption.

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

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

Dozens of flights to and from Wellington are being cancelled as heavy winds cut power, damage roofs and prompt emergency callouts around the country.

A powerful storm has brought Wellington to a standstill, grounding flights and leaving thousands without power

National weather agency warns of heavy rain and winds up to 120kph

The weather across the North Island is not expected to be as wild as it has been.

Wild weather is forecast to ease after battering much of central New Zealand on Friday, but many are still without power.

Wellington Airport running as normal, but some lower North Island highways still affected.

Some communities may remain isolated until the middle of next week.

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