Locked-down Auckland has been hit by periods of heavy rain this morning, and Western Line train services have been cancelled between Britomart and Kingsland until further notice. Heavy rain is also forecast for Bay of Plenty, west of Whakatane, the Coromandel, Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. "Dry Auckland is getting light to moderate rain today and a few isolated heavy falls. There was also heavy rain around Wiroa Rd, west of Kerikeri, with 122.5mm in the same time period. Kaeo School principal Paul Barker has confirmed the school is closed today due to heavy rain.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 14, 2021 22:53 UTC