The majority of severe weather warnings across New Zealand were lifted by Friday evening, though some areas remained in a state of emergency, according to the national weather authority MetService.
Severe weather has hit New Zealand on Thursday with a State of Emergency declared in part of the country.
On Friday, extreme weather across New Zealand has begun to ease, though winds, rain and floods are still impacting some regions.
In New Zealand's North Island, severe weather caused power outages in parts of Wellington, Wairarapa, and Manawatu, with containers blown over at CentrePort Wellington and some roads still closed. Wellington Airport resumed operation on Friday morning.
In the South Island, a local state of emergency remains in place for the Banks Peninsula and Christchurch, though it was lifted in the Selwyn district on Friday. However, many roads in these areas remain closed, and schools are still shut.
Extreme weather in New Zealand eases with some areas still under emergency
Extreme weather in New Zealand eases with some areas still under emergency
Protesters filled Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma on Saturday, rallying in solidarity with Venezuela and denouncing U.S. influence in Latin America.
The United States launched a large-scale military operation against Venezuela in the early hours of Jan 3, taking by force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Holding numerous flags and banners while chanting slogans intermittently, a huge crowd of protesters criticized U.S. military actions against Venezuela and the unlawful control over President Maduro and his spouse, calling for respect for national sovereignty and regional peace.
"We oppose the U.S. intervention and hegemony towards the countries in Latin America. The United States has flagrantly trampled on international law, bombed Caracas and kidnapped the Maduro couple. The U.S. interventionism has become extremely blatant. We must firmly oppose and be highly vigilant, because this is not only related to a certain country, but also to all countries," said a protester.
"We demand that the United States stop interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs. The country must immediately cease its exploitation and plundering of the countries in Latin America," said another protester.
Protest erupts in Mexico City over US military operation in Venezuela
