Auckland: Severe weather has hit New Zealand regions in both North Island and South Island. In the largest city Auckland, flights into Auckland Airport were delayed, cancelled, or diverted to alternate airports due to strong winds. Heavy rain and gusty wind have also caused localized flooding. A building in Auckland reportedly collapsed due to high winds. Speed limits had been reduced on the Auckland Harbour Bridge to 90 km/h as winds whipped through the city on Friday morning, according to the New Zealand Transport Agency. Orange Heavy Rain Warnings have also been issued for some regions in South Island, ending by Friday evening. Heavy rain and flooding have also forced some residents in the Marlborough region to evacuate on Friday morning.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the severe weather conditions have significantly affected the North and South Islands of New Zealand. In Auckland, strong winds disrupted flight operations at Auckland Airport, causing delays, cancellations, and diversions to other airports. The combination of heavy rain and strong winds resulted in localized flooding, and a building in Auckland collapsed under the pressure of the high winds.

The New Zealand Transport Agency reported that the Auckland Harbour Bridge had its speed limits reduced to 90 km/h as precautionary measures were taken to ensure safety amid the gusty conditions. Meanwhile, in South Island, Orange Heavy Rain Warnings were issued for several regions, with expectations that these warnings would be lifted by Friday evening. The Marlborough region experienced heavy rain and flooding, prompting some residents to evacuate for safety reasons.