MetService warns of flooding as Eastern Bay of Plenty rain falls

Home / New ZealandUpdatedHerald ReportersNZ Herald·9 Aug, 2026 08:50 AM2 mins to read‌The heaviest falls are expected this afternoon and evening. Photo / NZMEThe heaviest falls are expected this afternoon and evening. Photo / NZMEAn orange heavy rain warning remains in place for Eastern Bay of Plenty, with MetService forecasting up to 50mm of rain could fall overnight on top of what has already fallen. The warning for the ranges of eastern Bay of Plenty took effect at 3pm today and will remain in AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.