Swathes of New Zealand were under severe weather warnings Thursday with heavy downpours prompting a state of emergency for ...

Wellington experienced destructive gales, leading to flight cancellations and warnings for residents to stay indoors. Heavy snow and large waves impacted other regions, causing power outages and ...

while forecasters recorded “destructive” gales in the capital, Wellington. Heavy snow and large waves lashed other parts of the country. No deaths or serious injuries were reported.

Severe weather warnings covered swathes of New Zealand on Thursday with heavy downpours prompting a state of emergency for ...

Authorities urged the to stay indoors, keep away from doors and windows and avoid travel and as winds reached a fierce speed of up to 150 kilometers per hour (93 mph).

Heavy snow and large waves lashed other parts of the country. No deaths or serious injuries were reported. The extent of damage was not clear by afternoon, but evacuations were not widespread.

New Zealand has been battered by severe weather including intense winds, heavy rain and dangerous waves.As reported by ...