The effects of heavy rain have closed roads in the Manawatū-Whanganui region, and led to evacuations in the Rangitikei district.
"Motorists in Central District are asked to delay travel if possible," police said in a statement this morning. "Flooding and slips have been reported on a number of roads."
SH1 has reopened east of Marton after being closed by flooding. SH3 Whanganui is also open again but SH3 remains closed between Bulls and Lake Alace, Waka Kotahi said.
In a later statement, police added that they are responding to multiple weather-related callouts, including "several minor crashes".
"Motorists are warned to drive to the conditions, especially in areas vulnerable to slips and surface flooding."
And Rangitikei District Council said on Facebook this morning that "some" houses had been evacuated.
"Our main concern at this stage is the Tutaenui stream and Turakina River," the post read.
"We have had to evacuate some people from their homes, including the Wellington Road, Marton flats.
"Some houses along the Tutaenui Stream have been evacuated.
"We have activated the welfare centre for anyone that has been evacuated."
The council also urged people to avoid "rubber necking".
"Please DO NOT drive around the district unless absolutely necessary and DO NOT remove any traffic cones."
A photo, supplied to 1News, shows a slip blocking SH4 in Whanganui.
A house can be seen sitting at the top of a cliff with a pipe dangling below.
It comes after severe weather around the country yesterday and into this morning.
All MetService severe weather warnings and watches that were in place yesterday and overnight are no longer in force.
However, much of the country still faces wet weather today, with rainfall forecast across Aotearoa.
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