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Tornadoes and storms could be on the way for large swathes of the North Island, with Gisborne and Tai Rāwhiti under a heavy rain watch as work continues to sure up a large landslide there.
The civil defence coordinator in Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast says a major bridge would still be standing if it was not for forestry slash.
Gisborne could be struck with more heavy rain next week, as it struggles to recover from the impact of Cyclone Hale.
Civil Defence says more than 60 parcels containing food or medical supplies have been distributed to Tairāwhiti families left isolated by Cyclone Hale.