The Bay of Plenty is bracing for heavy rain to hit this evening, with just under 30mm due between now and midnight as a low moves down the country. MetService said the Bay and Gisborne could expect between 80mm to 110mm over an 15- to 18-hour period from 9am this morning. Further north flooding has reduced the highway down to one lane between Iwitaua and Mangamuka School Rds. Heaviest falls likely north of Orewa, eyes on https://t.co/7k3nmdWQwx^GG pic.twitter.com/GNsutg76d5 — MetService (@MetService) June 22, 2017Meanwhile weather severe weather warnings remain in place for Bay of Plenty and northern Gisborne. Drifting southwards, more at https://t.co/7k3nmdWQwx ^GG pic.twitter.com/voi1twzecH — MetService (@MetService) June 22, 2017In the South Island motorists are being warned to expect up to 8cm snow on alpine passes today as the second chilly blast in a fortnight hits southern regions.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 22, 2017 01:39 UTC