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Warnings issued across parts of NZ as severe weather approaches

The top of the South Island is under an orange heavy rain warning.

Red heavy rain warning issued for parts of Tasman

"Expect a further 80 to 120mm of rain on top of what has already fallen. Peak rates of 10 to 20 mm/h expected this afternoon and evening," MetService said.

Seabed mine fears ignite coast towns on Ocean Day

South Taranaki’s 15-year fight against an Australian mining bid was picked up by more than 200 surfers, stand-up paddleboarders, body boarders, waka ama crew and kayakers at eight spots along the coast between Wellington to Auckland on Sunday.

Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds and plunging temperatures

MetService meteorologist Surprise Mhlongo told 1News a deep flow was expected to pass across the country late Wednesday into Thursday.