More heavy rain expected for upper North Island

East, North Island on flood watch with intense storms approaching

Rivers are expected to rise rapidly in response to rainfall

Flash flooding threatens as heavy rain watches spread across North Island

Heavy rain and thunderstorms could bring flash flooding and slips to large parts of the North Island on Tuesday

More heavy rain expected for upper North Island

MetService says the late-spring downpour probably isn't over yet.

Thunderstorms and downpours possible for Auckland and Northland

Thunderstorm watches have been issued for the top of the country, with downpours of 25-40mm per hour possible.

MetService: Bay of Plenty watch could be upgraded to warning

A heavy rain watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty as a slow-moving weather system approaches the upper North Island. The watch covers Bay of Plenty areas...