Waitomo
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Weather: Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Waikato lashed by ... (New Zealand Herald)
A “significant” northeasterly rain and gale system is coming in from the north in coming days and there's potential for more slips and flooding.
And it’s important that as we think about the future that we actually learn to adapt to it. The insurance claims have continued to pour in. “I’ve had Aucklanders express to me the frustration about a lack of communications. We have seen increasingly extreme weather events, we can point to the facts and the data. A state of emergency was also declared for the Waitomo District on Saturday night by Mayor John Roberston. They will also inspect the aircraft and runway systems, examining the site of the incident, obtaining any electronic recorded data and records.” Up to four people have died - three deaths have been confirmed and one person is unaccounted for, police say. MetService meteorologist Angus Hines said the record-breaking rain band that moved away from the city for a time yesterday will return today, likely bringing more heavy showers later in the day. On Friday evening police, fire crews and civilians waded through deep waters to rescue 30 residents from a swamped Pukekohe rest home. A hundred and thirty assessors are on the ground between Wellsford and Pukekohe. “The Investigation team have expert knowledge of aircraft operations, engineering and maintenance. The commission said Flight NZ 124 from Melbourne landed at Auckland International Airport during wind gusts and very heavy rain.
LIVE: House collapses in Tauranga landslide amid wild weather (1 News)
A state of emergency has been declared for Auckland and Waitomo. · MetService says Friday was Auckland's wettest day on record. · Severe thunderstorm watch ...
Authorities are giving an update on their regional response to the devastation caused by flooding in the past few days. "The Northern Busway is fully operational and back to normal speed levels," he said. The incident occurred on rail tracks running parallel to the Pacific Coast Highway. "Coatesville lost the Mill Flat Rd Bridge this storm so we know the damage tree trunks can do." 12.17am: MetService is tracking "a number for intense thunderstorms to the east of Auckland". "Police are asking those in areas experiencing severe weather to stay put and not attempt to travel on the roads, many of which are currently undriveable. "We are expecting rain to move into Tāmaki Makaurau throughout today with the potential for bursts of heavy rain with impacts felt later this afternoon and overnight." "Heavy rain and thunderstorms affecting Coromandel and Waikato, slowly moving northwards and westwards," the agency said in a tweet. 11.35am: MetService says there is a "high uncertainty" over the forecasted intensity of heavy rain in Auckland this afternoon. "The reason why is that we're looking at a significant, potentially, system - a northeasterly rain and gale system coming in from the north again. "Police search and rescue personnel looking for the person swept away by floodwaters on Friday in Onewhero have today found the body of a man," they said in a statement. - A severe thunderstorm watch remains in place for the Bay of Plenty and Waikato.
In pictures: Floods, slips and destruction as extreme rain hammers ... (Stuff.co.nz)
Heavy rain, flooding and landslides have caused chaos in Auckland, Tauranga and Waitomo, with more wet weather expected.
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Live flooding updates: Heavy rain hits Bay of Plenty and ... (RNZ)
The death toll from this week's flooding around Auckland has now risen to four, after the body of a man swept away by floodwaters in Onewhero on Friday ...
It has put in place heavy rain warnings for Auckland, Waikato, Waitomo, Mount Taranaki, Marlborough Sounds and Tasman northwest of Motueka. The rain is also reaching northern Taranaki and parts of the upper South Island. MetService now says there could be heavy rain and thunderstorms as far south as the Marlborough Sounds and the Rai Valley as well as Tasman. Authorities in the Coromandel say the peninsula is completely cut off after heavy rain has pummelled the region, causing flooding and slips. Civil Defence is urging people to stay off the roads and to avoid travelling at all costs. Meanwhile, the belt of rain which has brought flooding and slips across northern New Zealand is currently mainly centred over the Waikato and Waitomo District.
More rain set to lash parts of North Island, top of South (Otago Daily Times)
The Waitomo district has joined Auckland in announcing a state of emergency. It took effect at 7.05pm and expires in seven days. Waitomo District Mayor John Roberston said the district had experienced widespread flooding and heavy rain, with ...
“The wettest and windiest day looks to be later on Tuesday which may be stormy for some in Auckland and Northland.” We’re grateful for the patience of our customers while we work through this increase in calls”. A state of emergency remains in place across the region. Brown said Friday was a tough night for the whole city, and its leadership.. “I want to acknowledge the way Aucklanders have come together to support each other.” Auckland may be getting a month’s worth of rain or more in the coming days. Over Sunday and Monday wet weather will spread back to a number of places, with isolated thunderstorms. WeatherWatch predicted isolated thunderstorms and wet weather today and says the wet weather system is sliding back and forth. It has put in place heavy rain warnings for Auckland, Waikato, Waitomo, Mount Taranaki, Marlborough Sounds and Tasman northwest of Motueka. The section of the ECMT is currently closed. Meanwhile, a freight train has derailed near Te Puke due to rain on the tracks. The Waitomo district has joined Auckland in announcing a state of emergency.
SunLive - Live weather updates: Heavy rain hits BOP - The Bay's ... (SunLive)
Auckland including Great Barrier Island has showers forecast, but heavy rain is possible today, continuing into Monday morning. Thunderstorms are also possible.
Building inspectors are expected to evaluate the damage this morning. A landslide is affecting a number of houses in the Maungatapu area. There are a number of road closures mainly in the Waikato and
NZ floods: Heavy rain hits Waikato, Waitomo and derails train | Asia ... (Asia Pacific Report)
The belt of torrential rain which has brought flooding and slips across northern New Zealand is currently mainly centred over the Waikato and Waitomo District.
- A train has derailed in Te Puke due to rain on the tracks. - Heavy rain has completely cut off Coromandel and hit Bay of Plenty overnight A train was derailed in Te Puke due to heavy rain.
More rain set to lash North Island, Coromandel cut off (Otago Daily Times)
Auckland and now Waitomo are under a state of emergency; Heavy rain has hit Coromandel and Bay of Plenty overnight; Coromandel is cut off on Sunday ...
“The wettest and windiest day looks to be later on Tuesday which may be stormy for some in Auckland and Northland.” We’re grateful for the patience of our customers while we work through this increase in calls”. A state of emergency remains in place across the region. Brown said Friday was a tough night for the whole city, and its leadership.. “I want to acknowledge the way Aucklanders have come together to support each other.” Auckland may be getting a month’s worth of rain or more in the coming days. Over Sunday and Monday wet weather will spread back to a number of places, with isolated thunderstorms. WeatherWatch predicted isolated thunderstorms and wet weather today and says the wet weather system is sliding back and forth. It has put in place heavy rain warnings for Auckland, Waikato, Waitomo, Mount Taranaki, Marlborough Sounds and Tasman northwest of Motueka. The section of the ECMT is currently closed. Meanwhile, a freight train has derailed near Te Puke due to rain on the tracks. The Waitomo district has joined Auckland in announcing a state of emergency.
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