One person has died after being struck by a falling branch on Wellington's Mount Victoria as strong wind and heavy rain warnings continue across New Zealand.
Thousands of residents are without power and multiple flights have been cancelled.
Several main roads in the South Island remain closed due to fallen trees.
The Forecasters say that the rain is expected to ease in time for the long weekend.
[Source: NZ Herald]
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