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  •   Home > News > Environment

    Another day of heavy rain for many parts of the country

    Another day of heavy rain for many parts of the country


    Orange Heavy Rain Warnings are in effect for the Coromandel Peninsula, Western Bay of Plenty, Tairawhiti, the Ruahine Range, Kaweka Forest Park, southern Hawke's Bay and Eastern Marlborough.

    State Highway 2 north from Gisborne is closed between Otoko and Matawai because of flooding at Waihuka Bridge.

    State Highway 35 north of Gisborne reopened this morning, after a night of heavy rain - causing surface flooding and slips.

    Motorists are being warned to take care and expect the unexpected, with more heavy rain on the way.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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