Authorities are continuing to closely monitoring river levels in Hawke's Bay. Heavy rain started over the past 24 hours, with Wairoa getting 63mm, Takapau Plains 52mm, Napier 44mm and Hastings 27mm. Up to 150mm more could be on its way for some coastal hill areas to the south of Cape Kidnappers and the ranges.
Wet in Central Hawke's Bay
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