Thunderstorms may bring 40mm downpours and surface flooding in BOP and Rotorua
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Pāpāmoa Hills park closure: New walking track planned after storm damage
The alternative track would restore access to the main walking track while repairs continue across the rest of…
SH2 Waioweka Gorge: One lane to reopen Monday for ‘essential travel only’
“It’s difficult to overstate how big the task has been for the crews on the ground,” Bishop said.…
Tauranga Mayoral Relief Fund launched after deadly flooding and slips
Drysdale said the fund also responded to strong public demand from residents wanting to help those affected. “Our…
Firefighters get callouts as severe weather hits Canterbury
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Red weather warnings: Heavy rain and gales hit Bay of Plenty, Rotorua
“A strong and extremely humid northeasterly flow precedes a tropical low that is forecast to approach New Zealand…
Waioweka Gorge: Swiss family separated from belongings after slips cut off road
Overnight they heard cars and trucks driving on the road, but it was quiet by 8am. That all…
Weather: Subtropical low to bring heavy rain and severe gales to upper North Island
The lower North Island is forecast to remain mostly cloudy with gusts and isolated showers in the afternoon…
Koji rages through Queensland, Clermont receives record-breaking rain
The town recorded more than 200mm in just 24 hours – its wettest day in 110 years. Central…
Weather: Parts of Northland flooded with more heavy rain on the way
Whangārei Heads resident Kathy Wallace said the floodwaters covering her Ross Rd driveway in Parua Bay were worse…
Waioeka Gorge SH2 closed all weekend after slips and wild weather, rescue under way
An update on the closure will be given by NZTA on Monday. SH2 WAIOWEKA GORGE, BAY OF PLENTY…
Weather: Tornadoes hit Ōrewa, Ōtorohanga; severe thunderstorm warning issued for Auckland region
MetService said it couldn’t confirm a mini tornado had swept across Ōrewa but said the area was affected…