Horseshoe Bay Beach, Bermuda Bermuda is known for its pink-sand beaches, and Horseshoe Bay Beach, one of the many beaches on the island that are open to the public, is the cream of the crop.

State Highway 43 remains closed between Taumaranui and Whanga-momona, as crews continue works on multiple slips this week, with geotechnical experts expected onsite.

Taranaki and parts of the central North Island face flooding and highway closures as heavy rain returns after Thursday's deluge.