As it happened: Evacuations in parts of Tai Rāwhiti, Hawke's Bay
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Hundreds of properties have been hit by flooding around Wairoa today, and roads in and out of the town have been blocked. See how today's weather events unfolded with RNZ's live blog.

Evacuations are under way in parts of Tai Rāwhiti, with police going door to door, as heavy rains and wind continue to lash the district.