Full video: Police, Civil Defence give update on cyclone relief, death toll

Weather: Dramatic videos show trees topple onto South Island roads

Video from What's On Invers showed the impact of high winds in the southern city while another showed a tree narrowly missing a couple north of Dunedin.

Over 6000 without power as winds lash Canterbury

It comes after thousands of households across the South Island were left without power this morning.

'The family is safe' - Wellington home damaged by high winds

Hone Tibble said it hurt to see the damage, but he was grateful his family was safe.

In images: Trees down, truck rolls as high winds hit

Flights have been cancelled and roads closed as a severe weather system sweeps over parts of the country.