Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
The Waimakariri River in flood this afternoon at Belfast.
Severe weather has caused chaos across New Zealand, with high winds and flooding battering parts of the country.
Orange wind warnings were put in place for the Canterbury High Country, with gusts of up to 130km/h in some places.
Reports out of Canterbury said a truck had rolled near Staveley due to the strong winds.
NZTA has put a strong winds warning in place for State Highway 77 at Mount Hutt, with caution advised for lighter or high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Additional camera: Cayleb Clayton
The Waimakariri River in flood this afternoon at Belfast.
Severe weather has caused chaos across New Zealand, with high winds and flooding battering parts of the country.
Orange wind warnings were put in place for the Canterbury High Country, with gusts of up to 130km/h in some places.
Reports out of Canterbury said a truck had rolled near Staveley due to the strong winds.
NZTA has put a strong winds warning in place for State Highway 77 at Mount Hutt, with caution advised for lighter or high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Additional camera: Cayleb Clayton
