Follow all the latest updates from RNZ's newsrooms around the country as gales are forecast for large parts of the country.
Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Roofing was ripped off and windows were blown out of Caroline Beaufort-Puna's farm cottage at Waikawa Beach, and a tank was lifted into the neighbour's paddock. Photo: Supplied / Caroline Beaufort-Puna
The Barnes Street industrial area has a history of flooding.
"We were standing by the right hand window and saw the balcony detach and came towards the window, so we ran for cover."
MetService could issue a red weather warning for Westland - but what does that mean? Here's all the info you need.
MetService says there will be severe gales across central and southern New Zealand, including the Chatham Islands on Tuesday.
for ad-free news and current affairs
