1 6 Waves break over the breakwater at Lyall Bay, Wellington, New Zealand, February 16, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. (REUTERS)ADVERTISEMENTHeavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, trains and ferries, forcing the closure of roads across large parts of New Zealand's North Island on Monday, while snapping power links to tens of thousands. 2 6 A large wave breaks over the breakwater at Lyall Bay, Wellington, New Zealand, February 16, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. A low-pressure system east of the North Island has battered several regions since the weekend, bringing heavy rain and severe gales. RELATED TOPICS New Zealand Storm

Source: The Telegraph February 16, 2026 08:20 UTC