State of Emergency in Parts of Marlborough, Auckland Prepares for Gales

In pictures: Flooding swamps Nelson, winds batter Auckland

Wild weather is lashing parts of New Zealand.

State of emergency in parts of Marlborough_ Auckland prepares for gales

Lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge may close tomorrow, with wind gusts of up to 90km/h possible during peak commuting times, as flooding threatens Marlborough. A local state of emergency for part of Marlborough has been issued this evening as flooding fears intensify over a compromised stopbank. The concerns have sparked precautionary evacuations in Spring Creek before the “dynamic” weather event unfolds. A Civil Defence Centre providing commu…

State of emergency in parts of Marlborough, Auckland prepares for gales

Lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge may close tomorrow, with wind gusts of up to 90km/h possible during peak commuting times, as flooding threatens...

High wind might see Harbour Bridge closed during Friday's commute

NZTA is warning Auckland motorists of potential closures on the Harbour Bridge on Friday morning due to strong winds.

Wind gusts may close Auckland Harbour Bridge lanes

Lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge, pictured, may be closed due to strong winds on Friday, June 27. File photo supplied Daniel Wang on Unsplash The New Zealand Transport Agency is urging drivers to take extra care and be prepared for the possibility of lane closures or reduced speeds on the Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow morning. Between 6am and 10am tomorrow, June 27, wind gusts on the bridge are forecast to hit 70-80km/h, with the potentia…

Severe weather wreaks havoc across New Zealand: tornado hits Auckland, states of emergency declared in South Island

Severe weather continues to batter New Zealand, with a tornado striking Auckland this morning, causing building collapses and widespread disruption. Meanwhile, Nelson and Marlborough have declared states of emergency amid catastrophic flooding. Auckland was rocked by a tornado early today, with ferocious winds tearing through the city, collapsing a building and leaving many households without […] The post Severe weather wreaks havoc across New Z…