MetService is warning people drive cautiously in the weather and avoid low-lying areas.

MetService is warning people drive cautiously in the weather and avoid low-lying areas.

Lightning has been lighting up the skies in many areas, with weather watches in place through Sunday morning.

Strong wind warnings and heavy rain watches have been issued for parts of the South Island as wild start to spring continues.

Weather warning in place until Sunday evening, with lightning and power cuts predicted in south-west

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in the South Island today.

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in the South Island today.

Strong rains were witnessed across some areas of the island on Sunday, with the weather set to clear up into the evening, the met office said. There...

Up to 200mm of rain is expected in some places, and weather warnings have been issued.

The weather is expected to be mostly clear on Friday, with some isolated showers set to affect eastern areas and the mountains later in the afternoon....