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    Fresh warnings of possible surface and flash flooding in central parts of the North Island

    Fresh warnings of possible surface and flash flooding in central parts of the North Island


    MetService is issuing a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for inland parts of Bay of Plenty, east from Rotorua - between one and 9pm.

    It includes eastern Taupo, inland Gisborne/Tairawhiti and the Wairoa District.

    There could be localised downpours - with 25 to 40 millimetres of rain an hour.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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