The clean-up has started but Northland Civil Defence says there is significant damage in some places. Photo: Northland Civil Defence / FacebookThe worst of the rough weather that has pounded Northland over the past two days has eased, but MetService says there is still a risk of more rain on Sunday. The region is in clean-up mode, after heavy rain flooded houses and businesses and damaged roads. The rain has affected water systems, and the Whangārei and Far North councils have asked people to conserve water until damage can be fixed. A Work and Income office will be open in Northland today to help people affected by the flooding in the region.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 18, 2020 22:07 UTC