Kaitāia assesses damage as roads reopen across Northland

Last updated Fri, Mar 27

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Flooding on North Park Drive in Kaitaia this morning.

Flooding on North Park Drive in Kaitaia this morning.

Flooding on North Park Drive in Kaitaia this morning.

Flooding on North Park Drive in Kaitaia this morning.

What you need to know:

  • A subtropical storm has brought large downpours and strong winds to much of the country.
  • States of Emergency have been declared for the Far North District and Whangārei District for seven days in response to the severe weather.
  • Some residents in Kaitāia were evacuated from their homes by police, FENZ and Civil Defence overnight due to the risk of flooding.
  • Weather warnings for Auckland and Northland have expired, but MetService said many other regions were still experiencing heavy rain including the Bay of Plenty region.
  • If you have any photos or videos from today's weather, send them to news@tvnz.co.nz
  • Dan Corbett talks 'patchwork' of warnings as heavy rain tracks south - Watch on TVNZ+
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