It could feel like groundhog day for many parts of the North Island with more heavy rain and weather watches in place for this weekend.
For some areas, like Gisborne - Tairāwhiti, it will be the fifth bout of heavy rain to hit the region this year.
We talk to Tairāwhiti Civil Defence controller Ben Green and Met Service Meteorologist, John Law for the latest.
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