MetService warns southwesterlies of up to 90-kilometres an hour will batter the region

Power distributor Vector has teams ready to respond to power outages, and expects western areas to be particularly affected.

It's urging everyone to check their devices are charged - and keep a power bank and torch handy just in case.

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15 Oct: Confidence that New Zealand's economy will weather the Delta outbreak

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13 Oct: High winds are forcing flight cancellations at Wellington airport

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