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A new storm bearing down on the country is already affecting Northland.
Heavy rain and wind is lashing the very top of the country, thanks to a low-pressure system lying to the west of the North Island.
Several roads in the Far North have been affected by fallen powerlines and flooding, two schools have been forced to close on the first day of the new term while flights to Whangarei, Bay of Islands and Whitianga in the Coromandel have been disrupted.
In the past 24 hours up to 100 millimetres of rain has fallen in Northland. Metservice has updated its watches and warnings. Kathryn speaks with meteorologist Lewis Ferris to discuss them.
