There are three options for a permanent solution to fix the highway.

Drivers should visit the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner for more details.

The Whakatāne River reaches its second warning level - farmers are urged to move stock.

Wentworth River Bridge on the outskirts of Whangamatā will be closed to all traffic.

Northland Civil Defence says Top Energy NZ and Northpower are reporting some outages.

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he has a close eye on sub-tropical storm.

Locals pleased about "major milestone", but say it won't be a congestion 'silver bullet'

Flooding has been reported on SH25 Tairua to Whitianga between 309 Rd and Moewai Rd.

The text asked for a rather large toll road payment.

Business leaders met last week in Thames with Transport Minister Michael Wood.

Vandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.

Waka Kotahi NZTA is advising Beach Hop attendees to drive with caution.

There will be an hour-long window for drivers to get through today.

Some roads, like State Highway 25A, just shouldn't be there, says Chris Hipkins.

Crews are working to reopen the road once again by cutting into the hillside.

An underslip is limiting travel between Hikuai and Ōpoutere.

There were callouts to 10 properties overnight.

Auckland's Emergency Management team will provide an update this afternoon.

Mayor acknowledged he 'made mistakes' in his response to the deluge.

Decision due later today on whether to extend Auckland state of emergency.

Another 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.

Auckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.

The Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.

Rising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.

Rain is battering Auckland and the top of the North Island.

Motorists using SH25A will only be allowed to drive on the road between 7am - 7pm.

Judge Paul Mabey found there was a 'consistent pattern of fraud' in the woman's offending.