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MetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th - 28th of June
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Helicopter footage shows extent of flooding in Havelock, Marlborough
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Tornado strikes Auckland causing building to collapse
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Street light slams down just metres in front of man's car
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Flooding Motueka River as seen from the Motueka Bridge
The flooded Motueka River as seen from the Motueka Bridge connecting Motueka and Riwaka this morning. Video / Paul Jones

Flooding in Brightwater, south of Nelson, early this morning
Resident Daniel Logan captured footage of flooding in Telenius Rd in Brightwater, south of Nelson, early this morning.