A bout of severe weather on November 15 caused flooding throughout the Greater Wellington Region. Here is a selection of photos taken around some of the waterways as they neared maximum capacity that day.

Wellington South Coast residents faced a big clean-up after the biggest storm in decades tore down fences, flooded houses, and ripped apart sections of the road.

They joined city council staff in a bid to clear the coastal road of debris washed in by huge seas overnight. The road was expected to be closed for 24 hours.

Growing up in Napier’s earthquake zone.

High cost to prevent Waiohine River wipe-out.