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Heavy rain prompts rescues across New Zealand's North Island

Rescue operations are underway in Northland and near Murchison as heavy rain moves across the North Island.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 6, 2026, 10:42 PM UTC.

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Flooding and severe weather are creating immediate risks to residents and may disrupt transport and local services.

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Storm rescues in Northland and near Murchison as heavy rain moves onto the North Island ↗newswire.co.nz · Recorded source date: Sep 6, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC

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