Many South Island residents will be picking up the pieces after a storm lashed New Zealand yesterday.
The Nelson area was lashed by storm surges and the West Coast copped the brunt of the severe weather.
More than 100 people remain stranded in Fox Glacier following slips and downed power lines.
The destructive weather system is expected to hit the southern city later today. (Source: Other)
Dunedin residents were on alert for more flooding with the arrival of this morning's king tide at 5.57am.
Strong winds and flooding forced the closure of nine roads in the South Island including State Highway 6 between Westport and Greymouth.
Around 90 motorists became stranded in Fox Glacier but managed to find shelter overnight.
The footage taken by 1 NEWS shows just how dangerous today's weather is. (Source: Other)
In Christchurch 600 homes remain without power this morning.
All of Glenduan in the Tasman District is also without power as well as some areas in Stoke.
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