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Torrential rain battered parts of the the Bay of Plenty, flooding a number of properties in the cyclone-hit region overnight.
In a 12-hour period more than 80mm of rain fell in Whakatāne and over 70mm in Tauranga.
A severe thunderstorm warning and heavy rain watch had been issued for the region on Sunday evening.
Fire and Emergency responded to several incidents of floodwaters entering properties in Bay of Plenty on Sunday night.
Occupants of 10 properties in Tauranga and 6 in Whangamatāa were given help by fire crews but homes were not evacuated.
A washout closed State Highway 25 between Hikuai and Whangamatā.
Waka Kotahi said engineers were on site conducting an urgent assessment.
MetService said the worst of the rain had eased but there was a risk Coromandel and Tauranga could experience more heavy falls.
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