A strong wind watch is currently in place in Wellington, with severe gales in exposed places.

The New Zealand Transport Agency warns commuters to delay travelling across the hill.

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11 Dec: A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the eastern North and South Islands - with flash flooding and small tornados possible

11 Dec: Bureau of Meteorology makes major changes to $96.5m website after refresh backlash

10 Dec: An urgent recall's been issued for two Akaroa King Salmon products over a potential listeria contamination

09 Dec: Officials are opening State Highway 47 - with restrictions - after a large fire in Tongariro National Park was fully contained

09 Dec: A Fire and Emergency director is concerned for the entire country heading into summer

09 Dec: Waves as high as three metres could potentially be heading for the north of Japan - on the back of this morning's 7.6 magnitude earthquake

08 Dec: Residents of Whakapapa Village have been advised to prepare for possible evacuation as fire burns near Tongariro National park

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