Tauranga and much of the Western Bay of Plenty has escaped the severe rain lashing other parts of the Bay of Plenty.
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Tauranga escapes severe rain
40136
Rain affects crushing
9330
Rain creates difficult travel conditions
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Some rain showers over the weekend
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Series of fronts to move across south Island
159945
Rain plays spoil sport
75546
Storm watch expands to Fais, Ulithi
41559
Rainy conditions to persist
7654
Calm winds help crews
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Rain likely to develop in many areas
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Rain easing ahead of grand final
13577
Good harvesting weather continues
61657
Heavy rain causes flooding
119067
New Zealand suffering biggest drought in 30 years
90355
Strong winds may have caused damage to business
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Rain washes out final day's play
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Northern region receives scattered to moderate rains