At least 10,000 people are still without power as rain turns to snow, causing chaos on roads.

Thousands are still without power, exams are postponed and water sources have been hit by heavy wind and rain.

Schools and businesses are close closed as down trees close major roads in the region.

PowerNet says 3900 customers are without power in Southland and 1700 in South Otago.

PowerNet says 3900 customers are without power in Southland and 1700 in South Otago.

Fire crews are struggling to reach a blaze in a cut-off town, tens of thousands are without power, a hospital was down an hour and flights have been...

The strong winds are also hitting the South Island, causing damage and delays, after earlier battering the lower North Island.

It was still about 32 degrees and 19,042 were without power in Brisbane on Monday evening.

It was still about 32 degrees and 19,042 were without power in Brisbane on Monday evening.

It was still about 32 degrees and 19,042 were without power in Brisbane on Monday evening.