New Zealand is bracing for severe weather, including a Category 2 cyclone expected to hit the northern region and a subtropical low bringing heavy rain and gales, as multiple cyclones are being tracked.

MetService has issued a warning for heavy rain and strong winds for New Zealand's upper North Island, with residents in Northland advised to prepare for possible thunderstorms starting Monday.

MetService has issued a severe weather warning for New Zealand, forecasting adverse conditions for March 25-26.

MetService has issued watches for heavy rain expected to affect Fiordland and far southern Westland due to a slow-moving front.

Northland, New Zealand, is under an orange heavy rain warning, while MetService is also tracking tropical cyclones in the South Pacific, including Vaianu. Additionally, Tropical Cyclone Maila is now posing an increasing threat to Queensland, Australia, this weekend.

A deep sub-tropical low-pressure system has shifted east, clearing Northland while moving towards the Bay of Plenty and the South Island, according to MetService.

MetService will now display warning banners on its website to keep the public better informed during times of tsunami risk.

MetService has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms expected to hit parts of New Zealand's North Island, with up to 40mm of rainfall per hour anticipated in several regions.

MetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning for New Zealand's Northland region and a heavy rain watch for Auckland, Coromandel, and Bay of Plenty.

MetService has indicated a strong likelihood that several regions in New Zealand will be upgraded to red heavy rain warnings as a damaging storm continues to sweep across the country, raising concerns about potential flooding.

MetService has issued its midday weather update for New Zealand on March 9, providing current meteorological conditions and forecasts for the day.