Flooding cuts off roads in Hastings

Heavy rain has flooded streets in Hawke's Bay and prompted police to advise motorists stay off the road in the Hastings suburb of Flaxmere.

The western end of Flaxmere past Chatam Rd had been completely cut off to vehicles, Senior Sergeant Marty Edghill said.

Some areas in the suburb were still accessible, but police advised residents to stay off the roads.

Parts of State Highway 5 between Napier and Taupo had flooded as well, Mr Edghill said.

- NZPA