Latest images @ https://t.co/BmvSvfEaLb ^Lisa pic.twitter.com/hIkzmOjg0B — MetService (@MetService) June 23, 2016Motorists driving high-sided vehicles or motorcycles were also warned to take care in the hazardous conditions. MetService warned the strong westerly winds had the potential to damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures. The popular Coromandel tourist road was under traffic management but the agency was advising motorists to avoid the area or delay journeys north today. The road agency said while the bridge was still passable motorists were advised to take care. The New Zealand Transport Agency says a slip was now covering a section of State Highway 25 near Kuranui Bay, just three kilometres north of Thames.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 23, 2016 00:52 UTC