The Tokomaru Bay bridge has been repaired 11 days ahead of schedule after being washed out less than two weeks ago as a result of an incredible local eff
After talking to locals in Tokomaru Bay today, the prime minister says repairing roads and supporting locals with insurance issues will be priorities as the region cleans up from the week's flooding.
Gisborne remains cut off this evening - roads are closed all around it - after heavy rain battered the region, causing slips and widespread flooding.
The sun was shining for most of the day but slip after slip still covers the roads all over the region.
Residents are now bracing for even more downpours.
Our reporter Tom Kitchin and camera operator Angus Dreaver took a trip around.
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