
Train derailment impacts Kawerau industry
'The question on everyone’s lips is how long it’s going to take to get running again.'
'The question on everyone’s lips is how long it’s going to take to get running again.'
MetService upgraded the warning to red this afternoon for parts of the Bay of Plenty.
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The region took eight of the 15 final placings, and won three of the five categories.
The adventure park became submerged by metre-deep water in the floods.
It's not unusual to find tennis balls or children's toys blocking up drains, plumbers say.
"We want to make sure people are vigilant and prepared to act."
MetService says the rainfall expected tomorrow has the potential to bring 'severe impact'.
It comes as a severe weather warning has been issued for the Bay of Plenty tomorrow.
About 30 properties upstream from the bridge have been impacted.
Police were advised at 11.20am.
Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for the Bay of Plenty over the next few days.
Warnings and watches are in place for regions across the top half of the North Island.
KiwiRail says high water levels are impeding the investigation and track assessment.
“At about 1am, it was turning into a lake.”
“He understood how beautiful things were, whether they were worth $1 or $100,000.”
More heavy rain is set to hit Auckland and other North Island regions from Sunday.
“We are still trying to get our head around what happens next.”
Anyone who sees any flooding or slips is asked to ring the council.
More heavy rain is set to hit Auckland and other North Island regions from Sunday.
The two-person train crew are uninjured.
Most gifts were accepted and either donated to a charity or shared among staff.
The bach was also 'worn and tired' and so cold in winter the walls 'cried'.
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.
Surf Lifesaving champs also still on, but Black Falcon display off.
Rain is battering Auckland and the top of the North Island.
The car, bike and truck show will take place on The Strand with proceeds going to St John.
'I do know I will never be able to afford a home and that is something I'd like to do.'