Police attend multiple weather related incidents in Bay of Plenty 20 Apr, 2021 07:18 PM 2 minutes to read MetService National weather: April 19th - 21st Rotorua Daily Post While the sun has come out this morning, police and councils were kept busy by a heavy downpour overnight. A police spokeswoman said they were called to assist with multiple weather incidents in the Bay of Plenty. There were reports of flooding and fallen trees overnight, she said. Police were alerted to the following places, advised local councils, and organised contractors to remove trees and clear roads where required: • Severe flooding - Hinemoa St/James St, Whakatāne.