Flights and ferries are being cancelled in the capital, and roofs have been torn off amid huge winds, while heavy rain batters the South Island.

New Zealand braces for severe weather with heavy rainfall, gales, and snowstorms expected in both North and South Islands.

No damage was reported after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the west coast of New Zealand on Wednesday. There was no tsunami warning. The U.S.

Health New Zealand issued the warning in December after concerning levels of cyanobacteria was detected in the lake.

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