"Roads flooded - Coromandel area - Waikato"

Police are urging motorists in the Coromandel to delay non-essential travel as heavy rain causes flooding in the area.

A number of roads are affected.

The flooding is expected to worsen this evening due to high tide at 9pm.

Police are advising people to delay their travel until tomorrow morning if possible, or drive with extreme caution and follow the direction of roading contractors and emergency services.

ENDS

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