Road closures and isolated towns following heavy North Island rain
Wednesday 15 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZ Transport Agency, Waikato District Council
Heavy rainfall has caused widespread road closures and isolated several communities across the North Island. Towns including Matiere and Tokorima have been cut off since Tuesday, while rising river levels continue to threaten highways in Waikato and Taranaki.
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