Significant flooding and slips have closed highways in Ōtorohanga, Waikato, as heavy rain hits the region.
A number of domestic flights around the country have been cancelled or delayed because of poor weather this evening.
International flights are not affected.
Heavy rain warnings and watches are in place for much of the North Island, with downpours likely to continue into Saturday morning.
An orange heavy rain warning is in place for Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty including Rotorua and Gisborne/Tai Rāwhiti.
Meanwhile, Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Waikato and Waitomo as well as Hawke’s Bay and Manawatū are all under a heavy rain watch.
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