Live: Man killed by falling branch in severe Wellington gale

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A truck trailer tipped by strong winds near Pahiatua.
A truck trailer tipped by strong winds near Pahiatua.

What you need to know

  • A man has been killed by a falling branch on Wellington's Mount Victoria.
  • More than 8000 properties are without power across the lower North Island.
  • Air New Zealand has suspended all flights arriving at and departing from Wellington Airport until 1pm on Tuesday.
  • MetService said a second "more intense, more widespread" system was forecast to impact the country from Thursday.
  • Several orange-level weather warnings remain in place for the South Island and the eastern and lower North Island.
  • Have you been affected by the weather? Send your photos and videos to news@tvnz.co.nz

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