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Heavy Rain and Floods Close Major Highway in New Zealand

A vital highway has been closed in New Zealand due to heavy rainfall and severe flooding, with some areas experiencing up to 700mm of rain.

1 Jun, 23:20 — 1 Jun, 23:20
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rnzHigh9d ago

Lifeline highway closes as heavy rain heads east after 700mm downpour, floods

The gorge's closure comes as hundreds of mourners gather for the tangi of respected rangatira Tā Hirini Moko Mead.

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