Search and Rescue in Haruru Far North District
Emergency Services are currently searching for a female who got caught in
Waitangi River flood waters about 6.00am this morning.
The search is being made by land, river, sea and air.
Several other people were caught in vehicles by flood water and have been rescued by emergency services.
Other residents are in the process of being rescued from flooded dwellings.
A local Welfare Centre has been set up for residents affected by flooding at
the Bledisloe Hall Haruru.
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