A man died in Wellington, New Zealand, when a tree branch fell on him during a severe storm with high winds and heavy rain.

A man was killed in Wellington, New Zealand, when a tree branch fell on him during a severe storm, while another pedestrian was blown into the road by high winds. The storm brought damaging gusts and heavy rain, disrupting transport and prompting emergency responses across the city. Authorities warn of ongoing hazardous conditions as the weather system continues to affect the region.