The car was washed away on Clevedon-Kawakawa Rd, as heavy rain continues to drench areas near Auckland. "They exited the car and sought higher ground where they waited until they were rescued by the Clevedon Fire Service. Keith Pye, who works at the Kawakawa Bay garage, said flooding near the town was "bad" and between 10 and 12 homes have been evacuated. He said power to the seaside town east of Auckland had been intermittant, and only four-wheel-drives were able to access Kawakawa Bay. He said the road west to Clevedon was partially flooded, and the polo grounds near Clevedon were completely flooded.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 07, 2017 21:16 UTC