
MetService National weather: March 30th - April 1st
MetService National weather: March 30th - April 1st.
MetService National weather: March 30th - April 1st.
New flood warning in place for Tairāwhiti as the Waipaoa River continues to rise.
Rainfall in Hastings varied across the district, with about 100mm falling in the city.
Second heavy rain watch closely follows first.
Settled early autumn weather for most, but rainmaker targets soaked east.
MetService National weather: March 25th - 27th.
MetService National weather: March 25th - 26th
Residents were evacuated overnight and hundreds are still without power.
Civil Defence official tells East Coasters to brace for another rough night
Flood-prone East Coast residents urged to evacuate now or 'prepare to ride out the storm'.
'There are large areas of flooding, slips, washouts and other hazards along the route.'
A severe weather warning is in place for Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Taupō.
Mayor Rehette Stoltz said Tokomaru Bay had been 'cut in half' due to damage on the bridge.
Heavy flooding in Anaura Bay, Gisborne District. Video / Fontz Davoren / Uawa Civil Defence - Tolaga Bay East Coast / Julie Siemonek