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Severe weather on the way
Taupō people are being advised to prepare for gale force winds and heavy rain from early Sunday morning as Cyclone Vaianu looks set to pass through the Central North Island.
Rescue, ride and a roof over their head
A Taupō constable is being described as a “humble hero” after rescuing two profoundly deaf women trapped in their car in rising floodwaters.
Thunderstom warning for Taupō
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Taupō.
Flooding: Roads waterlogged
State Highway 1 is experiencing significant flooding in the Orauanui, Taupō area.
Tauranga-Taupō River flood update
The Tauranga-Taupō River is beginning to recede after last night’s heavy rain prompted preparations for an evacuation.
Wastewater floods into Waikato River
Last week’s flash flooding has raised several concerns over infrastructure in Taupō, including stormwater drains overwhelmed, and treated wastewater overflowing into the Waikato River.
Flip, flop, boom
A Taupō man who was struck by lightning near Kinloch during Friday’s heavy thunderstorms says it hasn’t put him off venturing outside during a thunderstorm but he will be more cautious about what he chooses to lean against and will definitely be wearing his jandals.
An hour of destruction
Houses were flooded, a man was struck by lightning and streets were inundated with floodwaters in an hour-long deluge across lakeside communities on Friday night.
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