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Multiple slips and debris have forced the closure of State Highway 3 at Awakino Gorge and State Highway 43 Forgotten World Highway.
Heavy rainfall and an earthquake near Taumarunui have triggered multiple slips, closing State Highway 3 at Awakino Gorge and State Highway 43.
MetService has upgraded Taranaki to an Orange Strong Wind Warning, with severe gale winds gusting up to 120 km/h forecast from Wednesday night.
A stunning Taranaki sunset was captured near Back Beach and Paritutu Rock by photographer Tony Skilling.
Powerco crews are working to restore electricity to 2,396 customers, with Taranaki being the hardest-hit region following severe winds.
Workers from infrastructure, council, and emergency services have been praised for their efforts in cleaning up damage caused by strong winds across Taranaki.
Severe gales have battered Taranaki, cutting electricity to over 6,000 properties and creating hazardous conditions that are delaying repairs.
An Orange Strong Wind Warning in Taranaki has prompted road closures, tree falls, and changes to kerbside rubbish collections across the New Plymouth district.
Severe gale-force winds of up to 130 km/h have battered Taranaki, causing widespread road closures, power outages, and the closure of several council facilities.
New Plymouth District Council has cancelled bin collections today as an Orange Strong Wind Warning remains in place for Taranaki with gusts of up to 130km/h.
Around 3,500 properties across Taranaki are without power as severe gale-force winds trigger widespread outages and an Orange Strong Wind Warning remains active.
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Taranaki north of Eltham, with up to 200mm of rain possible around Taranaki Maunga.
State Highway 3 through Awakino Gorge is set to reopen by 2pm today following a geotechnical assessment after heavy rainfall forced its closure.
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Taranaki Maunga alongside several rain and wind watches across the region.
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Mount Taranaki, with up to 300mm of rain expected to cause rising rivers and surface flooding.
NZTA has cancelled overnight convoys through State Highway 3 Awakino Gorge due to predicted high winds and heavy rain.
Ruapehu Civil Defence is warning motorists to stay clear of closed roads in the flooded Ōhura area, where drivers ignoring signs are hindering emergency response efforts.
Taranaki is forecast to experience fine weather and comfortable temperatures over the Easter weekend, with daylight saving also ending this Sunday.
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind warnings for Taranaki as a severe weather system triggers a State of Emergency in Northland.
MetService has issued Orange Weather Warnings for heavy rain and strong wind from Thursday into Friday for the Taranaki region, with Civil Defence urging residents to prepare.
A beautiful sunset captured over the coastal city of New Plymouth.
An intense burst of solar activity means Taranaki residents may have a chance to see or photograph the Aurora Australis tonight, particularly from darker rural locations with clear southern views.
Police and emergency services worked through the night to assist an ambulance carrying a critically unwell newborn, which was trapped by slips and flooding in the Awakino Gorge.
Severe weather has caused extensive flooding and multiple slips in the Awakino Gorge, leading to the closure of State Highways 3 and 4 and stranding vehicles.
A heavy downpour hit Stratford, while flooding was reported at Centre City in New Plymouth.
