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New Zealand territorial authorities order evacuations in low-lying areas of the North Island after heavy rain

January 2026 New Zealand storms — New Zealand territorial authorities order evacuations in low-lying areas of the North Island after heavy rain and strong winds cause flooding and landslides, while police search fo

Published January 21, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: January 2026 New Zealand storms.

New Zealand territorial authorities order evacuations in low-lying areas of the North Island after heavy rain and strong winds cause flooding and landslides, while police search for a man missing after being swept away while fording. [https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/severe-weather-new-zealands-north-island-prompts-evacuations-2026-01-20/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-01-21).