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Volunteer firefighter James Brett Harold at the banks of the Wainui River in Herbertville at 2am during the weekend's weather event. Video / James Brett Harold

Residents have woken to numerous downed trees, closed roads, and flooding in Wellington. Video / Melissa Nightingale, Billy Paine

Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell with the latest on the weather hitting the central and lower North Island Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The extreme weather warnings issued by MetService will begin to ease during the day.

Heavy rain warnings have been issued for Tairāwhiti Gisborne, among other regions in the North Island. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Winds above 50 knots and low cloud could see flights delayed or cancelled.

Heavy rain and swell on Sunday and Monday could force more sewage discharges.

MetService severe weather warning: February 14. Video / MetService

An update from Mayor Mike Pettit and Deputy Mayor Jo Davies-Colley on the flooding impacts in Pirongia and Te Pahu following the severe weather. Video / Waipā District Council

Some of Northland's east coast areas measured six or seven times their usual January rain.

Flooding overnight caused road closures and a high running Waipa River in Ōtorohanga. Video / NZ Herald

Footage shows Ōtorohanga Primary School and the surrounding areas flooded after heavy rain across the country. Video / Supplied

Footage shows aftermath of flooding north of Ōtorohanga, with a ute coming to grief at a washed out bridge entrance on State Highway 39 just south of Mangati Rd.

Flooding and slips are closing state highways.

MetService weekend severe weather: Friday, February 13, 2026. Video / MetService

Racing will begin earlier in the day on Sunday, while Saturday's action remains unchanged.

MetService severe weather warning: Friday, February 13, 2026. Video / MetService

Outlook for weekend as NZ braces for wild weather. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

MetService Morning Weather Update: February 13. Video / MetService

Orange warning for east of Ōpōtiki, watch for rest of region over Friday and weekend.

Tekanimaeu Arobati, 47, died in the storm that lashed the upper North Island last month.

MetService severe weather warning: February 12-15. Video / MetService

The 15-hour tropical rainmaker kicks off tomorrow and continues into Saturday.

MetService Morning Weather Update: February 12. Video / MetService

MetService morning weather update: February 11. Video / MetService

Kiwis are set to swelter in the heat before widespread rain moves in.

MetService morning weather update: February 10. Video / MetService

MetService says it's a good week for swimming before things turn this weekend.

MetService morning weather update: February 9. Video / MetService