The approach to the Goat Creek bridge on State Highway 73 has been washed out as heavy rain batters the West Coast. Heavy rain and wild winds left dozens of students stranded, highways closed and destroyed the approach to a bridge. SOUTH WESTLAND AREA SCHOOL Flooding on the grounds at South Westland Area School, south of Hokitika. SOUTH WESTLAND AREA SCHOOL Pupils at South Westland Area School have been escorted home by police after flooding closed the state highway. Sunday will see fine breaks in the afternoon for the North Island with isolated showers, mainly about the ranges.

Source: Stuff November 08, 2018 06:58 UTC