
Further slips close Coromandel highway
'We are unable to provide a likely reopening time presently,' the agency said.
'We are unable to provide a likely reopening time presently,' the agency said.
MetService are warning even a small amount of rain could cause major damage.
The weather switches sides from east to west, with cooler temperatures in store.
State Highway 25 between Tapu and Waiomu is shut.
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The rain is expected to cause "dangerous conditions, significant flooding".
Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.
Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.
Heavy rain watches issued for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty.
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The worst of the tropically-charged storm will be felt after dark.
Those in the north can expect potentially damaging winds and lots of rain.
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An orange rain warning is in place for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Peninsula.
There are three options for a permanent solution to fix the highway.
A new storm will bring squally thunderstorms and downpours to the north on Tuesday.
The tropically-charged storm is continuing to lash many parts of the country.
Cyclone-hit residents are set to be consulted on the future of their homes this month.
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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.
Heavy downpours coming over next few days, with possible flooding; slips expected.
Consultation with cyclone-hit communities should take place from May.
Drivers on SH25 this weekend will be entered into a prize draw.
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.