There are road closures in the southern North Island tonight

SH 1 Marton, between Wings Line and Calico Line, is closed because of flooding.

Detours are in place.

State Highway 45 between Pungarehu and Warea is closed at the intersection with Newall Road because ofo flooding.

Saddle Road, north-east of Palmerston North, between Ashhurst and Woodville, is closed overnight, following slips earlier today.

Motorists are asked to avoid travel, or take a different route such as the Pahiatua Track.

State Highway 54 at Ohingaiti, in Rangitikei District, is under traffic management with speed restrictions...after slips on that road too.