Rough weather across the country yesterday and throughout the night has caused problems for drivers.
There are road closures and warnings to drive with caution on state highways in Northland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty.
A washout on Poripori Road, Bay of Plenty. Photo: Sunlive / Daniel Stuart-Menzies
Down south, the transport agency has warned drivers to carry snow chains when heading towards Milford Sound.
Both the Crown Range Road between Wanaka and Queenstown and State Highway 8 Lindis Pass to Tarras could be affected.
Waka Kotahi's Emergency Response Team spokesperson Mark Owen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
