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SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE Tairāwhiti has seen damage and widespread flooding these last few days and many have been evacuated. @MetService have lifted the Heavy Rain Warning for Tairāwhiti but rain is still expected. A Heavy Rain Warning is in place for Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa.

TAIRĀWHITI SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE MetService New Zealand have upgraded the Rain Warning for Gisborne to a Red Warning. Never drive or walk through flood water. Stay from flooded areas until Civil Defence gives the all-clear. Call 111 if you are in danger.

For the latest weather and road conditions follow and https://t.co/D683ZmqLyd Never drive or walk through floodwater. Stay from flooded areas until Civil Defence gives the all-clear. Call 111 if you are in danger. Find more tips at https://t.co/DCfeICqPPu

Tairāwhiti Civil Defence has declared a State of Emergency following flooding impacts from severe weather. For more information and to keep up to date, follow and https://t.co/n7URwxcpQw.

GeoNet have raised the Volcanic Alert Level for Mt Ruapehu to Level 2. Find out more from GeoNet: https://t.co/cj8U9TSb0n

Heavy rain is expected for parts of northern and central New Zealand overnight and on Monday. Check the conditions before you travel tomorrow as driving may be hazardous. Stay up to date with @MetService warnings and watches and check highway updates at

SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE Ex Tropical Cyclone Dovi is moving away from NZ and most weather watches and warnings are cancelled. There are still hazards incl flooding, slips and downed trees. Check with @NZTA and @MetService for up to date info and take extra care when driving

RT @WakaKotahiAkNth: FINAL UPDATE 2:05PM The Auckland Harbour Bridge is now fully OPEN, continue to take extra care if travelling today. Pl…

SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE Cyclone Dovi is crossing the motu and warnings are in place for much of Aotearoa. Stay inside, don’t drive unless absolutely necessary. Follow your local CDEM group, @MetService and @NZTA (pix: slip SH2 at Melling, Kerikeri, SH1 at Plimmerton, Taranaki) https://t.co/Ce9bcUnj86

SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE Strong Wind Warning Orange issued for Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Great Barrier Island, Hawke's Bay, Marlborough, Taranaki, Tararua, Waikato, Wairarapa, Waitomo, Wellington. More details here: