Photo: Supplied / Warwick Fitzsimmons
Wild weather continued to batter much of the country today, leaving thousands without power.
MetService reported that the wettest weather has moved off Gisborne and Hawke's Bay, with just the odd shower remaining.
However, rain has moved further south, while several Heavy Rain Watches and Warnings remain in place for the next couple of days.
Gusty southeasterlies continued today, especially over the South Island where an Orange Wind Warning remains in place this afternoon.
A strong wind warning was in place for Marlborough Sounds, Nelson and the West Coast north of Fox Glacier
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