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Around six-thousand Vector customers are without power in Auckland after the weekend's severe weather

Around six-thousand Vector customers are without power in Auckland after the weekend's severe weather

Around six-thousand Vector customers are without power in Auckland after the weekend's severe weather

Heavy rain and strong winds hammered the North Island yesterday as Cyclone Dovi felled trees and power lines, damaging roads and forcing authorities to clo

The MetService is warning much of the North Island is in for a wild night of howling winds and heavy rain as the remnants of Cyclone Dovi pass over.

Strong winds and rain brought by the former Cyclone Dovi have caused damage in Northland, Wellington and Wairarapa overnight. Follow our live coverage for updates.

Simunac says he wanted to reassure people extra crews would be heading out to respond as soon as it was safe to do so

Flooding has led to road closures, caused sewage overflows and bad weather has helped cancel 60 flights at Wellington Airport. Other regions are bracing for intensified downpours.

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