
Coromandel highway reopens, stranded tourists hoping to get out
Several roads in the district remain closed following yesterday's deluge.
Several roads in the district remain closed following yesterday's deluge.
The region got about half its rainfall average for July yesterday.
Frightened holidaymakers were forced to navigate floods and slips on Coromandel roads.
The storm which cut off the Coromandel is moving towards the Bay of Plenty.
Police say a truck was completely submerged in floodwaters after crashing in the Waikato.
Wild Weather across the country has flooded the Coromandel. Source - Alexsandra Matthews
A car is almost submerged as it treads water along State Highway 25 off the coast between Manaia and Coromandel. Source - Alexsandra Matthews
A small settlement of Colville in the Coromandel has been cut off due to the flooding. Video by Brent Purcell
Erosion sends Captain Cook monument toppling into the sea.
"Most of it will be easing overnight tonight."
Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.
Consumer NZ says the occasional big bill is one of the risks of spot price energy plans.
MetService Weather New Zealand: July 13th - 15th
Three flights have been cancelled and five delayed due to fog.
Even parts of Auckland dropped to 2C.
Accident was "act of God" and not negligence by contractor, neighbour was told
Get the hot water bottle ready because tonight is going to be freezing.
Possible thunderstorms and heavy rain tonight, but mild day in store for most tomorrow.
The coldest temperature overnight was -5C in the central South Island.
It will we a lot calmer, but that does not mean it will be warmer.
"There was a big flash outside and the plane definitely shook a little bit."