Live: Flood warnings for Whanganui, tornado damages Tauranga homes

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Staff have deployed flood barriers in Whanganui with high tide approaching at around 11am.

Staff have deployed flood barriers in Whanganui with high tide approaching at around 11am. (Source: Horizons Regional Council)

Staff have deployed flood barriers in Whanganui with high tide approaching at around 11am.

Staff have deployed flood barriers in Whanganui with high tide approaching at around 11am. (Source: Horizons Regional Council)

What you need to know

  • Two states of local emergency have been declared in the Manawatū-Whanganui region, for the Whanganui District and Ōhura ward after rain triggered flooding, slips, evacuations and state highway closures overnight.
  • Flooding was expected around 1pm in low‑lying parts of Whanganui, including Anzac Parade, Taupō Quay and Pūtiki.
  • Homes have been damaged and power has been cut in Tauranga's Welcome Bay due to a tornado.
  • Multiple weather warnings and watches have been issued by MetService.
  • Do you have photos or videos of the weather? Email us at news@tvnz.co.nz

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