Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti are in for another downpour - just as locals begin picking up the pieces after Cyclone Gabrielle.
There were some showers overnight with wet weather in Gisborne now.
Wairarapa is under a heavy rain watch, and that'll be extended to Hawke's Bay from midday and Gisborne from 2pm.
MetService isn't sure how much rain will fall, but any bad weather could complicate search and rescue efforts, which have made some progress.
With the regions in recovery mode after Cyclone Gabrielle struck last week, it's the last thing they need.
Metservice meteorologist Lewis Ferris spoke to Corin Dann.
