Northland weather

Northland's rainfall forecast numbers are larger and the duration is longer than that for Auckland. MetService meteorologist Geogina Griffiths is also warning ...

Meanwhile, Ngāti Wai Trust chief executive Huhana Lyndon says floodwaters have already cut off some areas around Whangārei. South of Orewa, localised flooding was possible, Griffiths said. (Bay of Plenty's warning begins from 3am Wednesday).

A sinkhole also opened up in Swanson, West Auckland, last night, taking out power lines. Fire and Emergency NZ were initially called to Scenic Drive about 7.30 ...

- In Northland south of Whangaroa Harbour: ”Expect a further 50 to 70 mm of rain in the north and east on top of what has already fallen, with lesser amounts in the west. The council says a heavy rain watch is in force for the early hours of tomorrow morning. - In Auckland, south of Orewa: ”Expect 100 to 150 mm of rain about the ranges, with lesser amounts about the coast. ”The best thing you can do to protect yourself and your whānau is get ready. Auckland’s extreme rain event also damaged the Auckland District Court, and caused minor damage to some other court buildings. - On the Coromandel Peninsula: ”Expect 100 to 150 mm of rain about the ranges, with lesser amounts about the coast. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h, especially about the ranges. Peak rates of 10 to 20 mm/h, but localised areas may see 20 to 35 mm/h, or possibly more. State Highway 1 is closed between Brynderwyn and Waipu following slips on the southern side of the Brynderwyn Hills, and State Highway 16 is closed between Waimauku and Helensville. Northland declared a seven-day state of emergency at 1pm on Tuesday - the third region to do so since Friday evening’s deadly storm which has claimed four lives. The rest of Auckland, south of Orewa, is now under an orange heavy rain alert until 10am, with up to 80mm expected overnight and a yellow watch for strong winds. Auckland, north of Orewa, is under a red warning until 8am; Coromandel until 4pm and Western Bay of Plenty areas until 9pm.

There are concerns that further heavy rainfall forecast for Tuesday could cause even more destruction to the city due to blocked storm water drains. Physical ...

"I think people can see there's a message in that." Meteorologists also say flooding is possible in other parts of the North Island and at the bottom of the South Island. A precautionary state of emergency has been declared in New Zealand's most northern region as parts of the country prepare for more extreme weather.