Festivalgoers at Rhythm and Vines in 2021 are facing a severe weather watch issued by MetService for the Wairoa District, with stormy conditions expected on Monday. The watch covers the area east of Lake Waikaremoana and Gisborne, where heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon and evening, potentially prompting a warning upgrade. Despite the weather challenges, around 17,000 campers are currently in Gisborne for the festival, which concludes on New Year’s Day after experiencing a month’s worth of rain and high winds on Boxing Day.
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Waiuku crash: Man mourns wife, daughter, niece in triple fatal tragedy
A man is grieving the loss of his wife, Frances (Sesi) Latu-Vailea, their daughter Oneahi Vailea, and his niece Marly Tulua, who died in a tragic car crash in Waiuku. He expressed his heartbreak on Facebook, stating his world has been “shattered” and that he is now the sole caregiver for their children, including an eight-week-old baby. Want More Context? 🔎
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