Rain and strong winds hit Northland overnight on Thursday but the region has survived relatively unscathed, with no road closures and just a handful of power.
All state highways in Northland are now open, including the Brynderwyns, following yesterday’s torrential rain but a number of local roads still remain clo
There is "no doubt" people have fled from Thames-Coromandel, the region's Civil Defence controller says, as it faces a fifth week of severe weather this year.
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