LiveHome / New ZealandWeather live updates: Flooding and Ōtorohanga state of emergency after thunderstorms and heavy rain hit North IslandNZ Herald13 Feb, 2026 05:22 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditSevere surface flooding has struck the area. Video / Imi BloomLoad moreSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInReddit