The areas were hit by heavy rain last week causing flooding and damage.

The watch is in place until 6pm.

Peak rates of 10 to 15 millimetres an hour are forecast and thunderstorms are possible.

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03 Jan: The south side of the Brynderwyns in Northland, is closed following a serious crash

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02 Jan: A person has serious injuries after a two vehicle crash in Northland's Cove Road in Waipu this evening

02 Jan: Two men and two teenage boys have been apprehended after an aggravated robbery, and an over 100 kilometre chase in Thames

02 Jan: A teenager stuck in strong waters around New Plymouth has safely made it back to shore

02 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening

02 Jan: Kiwi pop band Drax Project started off 2026 with a car crash, in the Coromandel

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