MetService has issued a severe weather watch for Bay of Plenty, Wellington and the Kapiti Coast for heavy rain.
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A photo provided to MetService shows surface flooding in Lyall Bay.
Auckland motorists are being advised to avoid the Mount Wellington area.
Domestic flights were going for as cheap as $19 on Air New Zealand's Grabaseat website today.
Police were called to the intersection of State Highway 1 and Orari Station Road.
The message is clear: Take care driving, don't drink too much, watch out for your valuables and have fun.
One person is in a serious condition.
Abdul Raheem Fahad Syed was killed after an alleged drunk driver crashed into the side of his taxi.
He then slipped and fell onto rocks.
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One chick hatched on Christmas day, and the other hatched today.
Four others had minor injuries, say St John.
The iconic Tekapo Church of the Good Shepherd has even had tourists verbally abusing church guides.
Three others have suffered moderate to minor injuries in Manukau.
It's been felt by nearly 4,000 people according to GeoNet.
Mark Noel Salmons, 49, reportedly got into trouble while fishing.
Spending is expected to reach an all time high.
This year's road toll currently sits at 375 which is 48 more than last year.
St John ambulance attended the crash on the Te Puke highway.
