Vehicle fire temporarily closed State Highway 1 south of Waiouru.

The man will appear in the Palmerston North District Court tomorrow.

A Whanganui rowing club says flooding is a problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Showers are likely for much of the North Island today, according to the MetService.

Whanganui has been rocking and rolling this weekend with a series of quakes recorded.

It came, it was wild, and then it was over. Cyclone Cook has now passed New Zealand.

Ferry passengers told not to panic, after comparisons with storm that sank the Wahine

A Whanganui rowing club says flooding is becoming an issue. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Flood-stricken Bay of Plenty among many areas in line to get more wet weather.

Council is prepared to evacuate residents if need be. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Residents are urged to be prepared. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Residents are bracing for more rain. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Everything you need to know about the wild weather around the country.

Rowers have cleared lower levels of their building. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

They've cleared the lower floors of their clubrooms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Chaos as Cyclone Debbie's tail hammers NZ with heavy rain.

Remote school sent children home because roads were expected to be flooded.

Wild weather is hitting the Whanganui region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

100 years of the route through the Paraparas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The route through the Paraparas has been open for 100 years. Made with funding from NZ On AIr.

Virtually no region in the North Island will escape the torrential rains.

A 68-year-old man has been charged in relation to the crash that injured 14 tourists.

500 out of town competitors descended on Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police recover a large haul of stolen property but need help to find missing items.

Artists in Whanganui open their studios. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Artists in Whanganui open their studios. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Shearers raise funds for cause close to their hearts - Made with funding from NZ On Air

Shearers raise funds for cause close to their hearts - Made with funding from NZ On Air

Shearers raise funds for cause close to their hearts - Made with funding from NZ On Air

Police say the man who died after during a police pursuit was a 26-year-old from Taupo.