Residents near Taupō prepared for potential evacuation due to flooding

Thursday 5 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 7 reports · updated Thu 5 Jun 2025, 10:01am

In this story Land Search and Rescue, David Trewavas

Heavy rain caused the Tauranga-Taupō River north of Tūrangi to rise significantly. Civil Defence and LandSAR teams door-knocked approximately 70 homes to advise residents to prepare for possible evacuations. Authorities believe the river has likely peaked and remains within its banks.

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1. 1NewsThu 5 Jun 2025, 7:00am

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2. Otago Daily TimesThu 5 Jun 2025, 7:35am

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3. Waikato TimesThu 5 Jun 2025, 8:18am

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4. NZ HeraldThu 5 Jun 2025, 10:01am

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