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WILD WEATHER LATEST: Flooding swamps parts of Auckland, large fallen tree blocks Māngere road• Buller Electricity is cut off from the national grid - lea.

The wintry blast is being attributed to an "atmospheric river" snaking across the country. Gisborne to Hawke's Bay can expect similar conditions, with heavy rain, while Wellington will get gale-force winds until at least tomorrow morning. Waka Kotahi is warning Auckland motorists to avoid using the bridge over this time as wind speeds may surpass the threshold for safe use of the bridge, and could result in multiple closures over a one to two-hour time period. Rain is falling across most of the country between Auckland and Christchurch, as a deep low and associated rain-bearing front move down the North Island, to encompass the whole country. The entire country is dealing with rough weather, with a month's worth of rain predicted today in parts of North Island and northern and eastern parts of the South Island. And the wind and rain battering Auckland has brought down a large tree in Māngere.

Follow 1News' live updates as strong winds and heavy rain buffet much of Aotearoa as a low pressure system moves down the country.

In Welllington, trains on the Johnsonville Line have been suspended between the city and Ngaio due to a slip on the tracks. Waka Kotahi said in an update at 8.25am that State Highway 1 between Orewa and Puhoi, north of Auckland, will be closed due to fallen trees and a slip. An orange heavy snow warning is in place for parts of the Canterbury high country, while a heavy snow watch is in place for North and Central Otago, Queenstown Lakes, and inland parts of Clutha, Southland and parts of Fiordland. "Operation of the Makino Stream floodgates near Feilding is looking less likely now. With nowhere to turn around, Vaughan said he's waiting for trucks behind him to back up to see if he can turn around somewhere. In the South Island, SH8 Fairlie to Lake Tekapo is closed due to snow and ice. If rains carry on it might get worse." 7am - Here is a recap of the weather warnings and watches in place around the country: An orange heavy rain warning is in place for Coromandel Peninsula; Bay of Plenty including Rotorua; Gisborne north of Tolaga Bay; Taupō and Taihape; Mount Taranaki; Tasman; Tararua Range; Marlborough including Kaikōura Coast; Canterbury excluding Christchurch and Banks Peninsula; North Otago and Dunedin; Christchurch including Banks Peninsula. 9am - Here is a summary of the latest weather affected state highways: Strong wind warnings are in place for part of the Desert Rd; SH6 Hokitika to Fox Glacier; SH6 Fox Glacier to Haast; SH6 Westport to Hokitika; SH67 Westport to Mokihinui; and SH7 Hanmer turnoff to Springs Junction. A number of ferries in the city have been cancelled due to the weather. 9.36am - Here is an update on the public transport situation in Auckland and Wellington: In Auckland, a number of bus services have been affected on the Hibiscus Coast due to a fallen tree on Whangaparaoa Rd. SH1 Blenheim to Seddon in Marlborough is closed due to flooding and the same goes for SH63 St Arnaud to Renwick in Tasman. SH10 in Northland's Kaeo is also closed thanks to flooding.

Strong winds and heavy rain have hit the country, causing slips, downing trees and closing some roads.

MetService has issued 47 weather warnings and watches around the country as New Zealand for Tuesday. Aucklanders are warned that strong winds could affect their ...

Heavy rain and wild winds are lashing much of New Zealand, with Auckland commuters being urged to delay travel this morning to avoid the worst of the storm.

MetService Forecaster Aidan Pyselman said the system would likely move off to east of the South Island tomorrow. Gisborne to Hawke's Bay can also expect similar conditions, with heavy rain. They are expected to rise to a gale gusting at 140kmh.Nelson and Marlborough districts will also be battered by rain and wind. And at the bottom of the North Island, Wellington is set to experience gale-force winds until at least Wednesday morning. The wintry blast is being attributed to an "atmospheric river" snaking across the country. River flooding along low-lying coastal areas may also be exacerbated over high tide periods for all Waikato region coasts.

Severe weather warnings issued for most of the North Island and much of the south.

The wintry blast is being attributed to an "atmospheric river" snaking across the country. They are expected to rise to a gale gusting at 140km/h. Gisborne to Hawke's Bay can expect similar conditions, with heavy rain. River flooding along low-lying coastal areas may also be exacerbated over high tide periods for all Waikato region coasts. The west coast of the top of the South Island is also forecast to experience severe winds. And at the bottom of the North Island, Wellington is set to experience gale-force winds until at least Wednesday morning. Niwa has warned that a month's worth of rain may fall in parts of the North Island and in the northern and eastern parts of the South Island. Auckland Transport was warning of disruptions to bus services on the North Express and on services from Glenfield, Beach Haven and Takapuna. • A month's worth of rain predicted today in parts of North Island, northern and eastern parts of the South Island Severe weather warnings have been issued for most of the North Island and much of the south. Heavy rain and wild winds are lashing much of New Zealand, with Auckland commuters being urged to delay travel this morning to avoid the worst of the storm. Rain is falling across most of the country between Auckland and Christchurch.

Wild weather has closed nine South Island highways, cut power, canned flights, and caused a slip that has blocked SH1 north of Auckland.

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Follow 1News' live updates as strong winds and heavy rain buffet much of Aotearoa as a low pressure system moves down the country.

In Welllington, trains on the Johnsonville Line have been suspended between the city and Ngaio due to a slip on the tracks. Waka Kotahi said in an update at 8.25am that State Highway 1 between Orewa and Puhoi, north of Auckland, will be closed due to fallen trees and a slip. 1.03pm - People in Blenheim and Seddon are being asked not to flush their toilets. An orange heavy snow warning is in place for parts of the Canterbury high country, while a heavy snow watch is in place for North and Central Otago, Queenstown Lakes, and inland parts of Clutha, Southland and parts of Fiordland. "Operation of the Makino Stream floodgates near Feilding is looking less likely now. With nowhere to turn around, Vaughan said he's waiting for trucks behind him to back up to see if he can turn around somewhere. In the South Island, SH8 Fairlie to Lake Tekapo is closed due to snow and ice. If rains carry on it might get worse." 9am - Here is a summary of the latest weather affected state highways: Strong wind warnings are in place for part of the Desert Rd; SH6 Hokitika to Fox Glacier; SH6 Fox Glacier to Haast; SH6 Westport to Hokitika; SH67 Westport to Mokihinui; and SH7 Hanmer turnoff to Springs Junction. A number of ferries in the city have been cancelled due to the weather. 9.36am - Here is an update on the public transport situation in Auckland and Wellington: In Auckland, a number of bus services have been affected on the Hibiscus Coast due to a fallen tree on Whangaparaoa Rd. SH1 Blenheim to Seddon in Marlborough is closed due to flooding and the same goes for SH63 St Arnaud to Renwick in Tasman. SH10 in Northland's Kaeo is also closed thanks to flooding.

Severe weather warnings issued for most of the North Island and much of the south.

The wintry blast is being attributed to an "atmospheric river" snaking across the country. They are expected to rise to a gale gusting at 140km/h. Gisborne to Hawke's Bay can expect similar conditions, with heavy rain. River flooding along low-lying coastal areas may also be exacerbated over high tide periods for all Waikato region coasts. The west coast of the top of the South Island is also forecast to experience severe winds. And at the bottom of the North Island, Wellington is set to experience gale-force winds until at least Wednesday morning. Niwa has warned that a month's worth of rain may fall in parts of the North Island and in the northern and eastern parts of the South Island. Auckland Transport was warning of disruptions to bus services on the North Express and on services from Glenfield, Beach Haven and Takapuna. • A month's worth of rain predicted today in parts of North Island, northern and eastern parts of the South Island Severe weather warnings have been issued for most of the North Island and much of the south. Heavy rain and wild winds are lashing much of New Zealand, with Auckland commuters being urged to delay travel this morning to avoid the worst of the storm. Rain is falling across most of the country between Auckland and Christchurch.

A massive slip has closed State Highway 1 north of Auckland as a fierce storm packed with hurricane-strength winds and torrential rain sweeps across New Zealand ...

The wintry blast is being attributed to an "atmospheric river" snaking across the country. Gisborne to Hawke's Bay can expect similar conditions, with heavy rain, while Wellington will get gale-force winds until at least tomorrow morning. Rain is falling across most of the country between Auckland and Christchurch, as a deep low and associated rain-bearing front move down the North Island, to encompass the whole country. The entire country is dealing with rough weather, with a month's worth of rain predicted today in parts of North Island and northern and eastern parts of the South Island. MetService is warning of a "significant event" unfolding in the south, with a further 30cm of snow to fall in some inland parts in coming hours. And the wind and rain battering Auckland have brought down a large tree in Māngere.

A fresh warning has been issued that lanes may close on Auckland's Harbour Bridge as wind gusts start to rise this afternoon.

The wintry blast is being attributed to an "atmospheric river" snaking across the country. Gisborne to Hawke's Bay can expect similar conditions, with heavy rain, while Wellington will get gale-force winds until at least tomorrow morning. The entire country is dealing with rough weather, with a month's worth of rain predicted today in parts of North Island and northern and eastern parts of the South Island. Rain is falling across most of the country between Auckland and Christchurch, as a deep low and associated rain-bearing front move down the North Island, to encompass the whole country. MetService is warning of a "significant event" unfolding in the south, with a further 30cm of snow to fall in some inland parts in coming hours. Meanwhile roads across the top of the South Island are now submerged by flooding and blocked by slips and thousands have lost power as wild weather lashes the country.