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State Highway 35 at Tolaga Bay has reopened to one lane and is expected to be fully reopened by mid-morning.
Flooding on Saturday closed a stretch of SH35 overnight between Wharf Road, just south of Tolaga Bay, and Okitu.
Dozens were evacuated and spent the night at Tolaga Bay Area School's gymnasium, many of whom have now been able to return.
A majority of the evacuees were tent campers from Tolaga Bay Top 10 Camp, who moved early Saturday night.
Despite the road reopening, NZ Transport Agency / Waka Kotahi urged caution for travelle
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