
A year without Daniel: Dad finds comfort in Auckland flood victim's diary
His son just wanted to help, but Steve Miller is urging others to "leave it to the pros".
His son just wanted to help, but Steve Miller is urging others to "leave it to the pros".
Repairs are still ongoing one year on from the devastating Auckland Anniversary long weekend floods. Video / Auckland Airport / Supplied / Corey Fleming
MetService has issued a warning to Coasters.
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Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
'Climbing on top of the car saved her life.'
The forecast comes one year after the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods.
Farmers have had to make changes to adapt to the dry conditions.
Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty was the hottest town on Monday, hitting 31.7C.
Hawke's Bay temperatures didn't dip under 20C at weekend.
The potential heavy rain could see flash flooding around streams, gullies and urban areas.
Parts of Australia are sweltering through high temperatures as a heatwave moves east.
Next week could bring overnight temperatures in the single digits.
Civil Defence authorities are urging residents to stay off the roads on Sunday evening.
The region prepared for what was expected to be torrential downpours overnight.
A heavy rain red warning is in place for Westland until Saturday morning.
MetService National Weather: January 19th-21st. Video / Metservice
The Central Hawke’s Bay settlement of Waipukurau was hit by surface flooding after a heavy localised downpour on Thursday night. Video / Rural Accountants Hawke’s Bay Ltd
NZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.
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Civil Defence urges Coasters to prepare for rain; Te Whatu Ora warns Christchurch of heat.
MetService National Weather: January 18th-23rd
MetService is predicting up to 800mm of rain for some areas.
Parts of the South Island are in for a soaking as heavy rain warnings are put in place.
“It’s the worst one I’ve suffered by a long, long shot and I’ve been farming since 1988."
It is not easy, but it is possible.