A heavy rain warning came into effect overnight for the Bay of Plenty region, east of Whakatāne, and will remain in place until 2pm tomorrow.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/atmospheric-river-drench-eastern-north-island

Eastern Bay of Plenty and Tairāwhiti looked to be the most exposed to rain heavy enough to cause slips and localised flooding, the forecaster said.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-national/north-island-firing-line-heavy-rain-bears-down

There was heavy rain on Saturday night in the Bay of Plenty, which led to at least one Tauranga home being destroyed by a landslip, residents being evacuated and more road closures.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/forty-homes-red-stickered-rain-not-over-yet

Towards the top of the country in the Bay of Plenty, people can expect periods of heavy rain which could approach warning criteria until 8am tomorrow.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/wet-end-year-much-nz