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Health warning: Swimming spots declared unsafe after heavy rain
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North Island flooding: Work under way to remove derailed train
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) unfroze the scene today.
Train derailment impacts Kawerau industry
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Live: Red warning for BoP and Coromandel, further rain expected
MetService upgraded the warning to red this afternoon for parts of the Bay of Plenty.
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'White sand, warm water': BoP to the fore in Best Beach competition
The region took eight of the 15 final placings, and won three of the five categories.
'It's just colossal': Flood damage to Waimarino estimated to be $90k
The adventure park became submerged by metre-deep water in the floods.
Plumbers share advice on how to protect your home from flooding
It's not unusual to find tennis balls or children's toys blocking up drains, plumbers say.
SH2 closed in Karangahake Gorge, more bad weather on the way.
It comes as a severe weather warning has been issued for the Bay of Plenty tomorrow.
Te Puke bridge: Temporary bridge set to be installed
About 30 properties upstream from the bridge have been impacted.
'Err on the side of caution': Mayor urging residents to be on high alert
Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for the Bay of Plenty over the next few days.
Weather: 'Here it comes' - weather system that caused deadly deluge tracking back over top of North Island
Warnings and watches are in place for regions across the top half of the North Island.
Train track closure could cause 'serious problems' for logging industry
KiwiRail says high water levels are impeding the investigation and track assessment.
A 'complete write-off': Family’s belongings, car left ‘submerged’ after flooding
“At about 1am, it was turning into a lake.”
Tauranga schools prepare for rolls increases in 2023
Principals' concerns over provisional roll numbers.
Live: On edge - 'We are very vulnerable': Aucklanders brace for second big deluge; heavy rain set to hit Northland; entire state highway washes away
More heavy rain is set to hit Auckland and other North Island regions from Sunday.
'Lucky to get out alive': Family escape from home after mudslide hits
“We are still trying to get our head around what happens next.”
'The bridge has gone': About 30 properties affected after bridge washes out
The council is working to establish a possible emergency access track.
Business digest: Bay Trust grant to help campsite run 'off grid'
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Severe weather warnings lifted, people urged to stay away from rivers, floodwaters
Anyone who sees any flooding or slips is asked to ring the council.
Live: 'Significant' rain, gales expected to hit Auckland; 19 homes red-stickered; flood victim named
More heavy rain is set to hit Auckland and other North Island regions from Sunday.
'Carnage': Train derails near Te Puke after 'significant' rainfall
The two-person train crew are uninjured.
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Flooding closes Auckland motorways, cars left floating
Auckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.
Jo Raphael: Personal attacks on ex-PM shameful
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Live: State of emergency in Auckland - one dead; New SH1 motorway opened to rescue motorists; airport closed
The Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.
Civil Defence warning: Rising floodwaters trap residents in West Auckland, NZDF called in
Rising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.