MetService says a front is forecast to move slowly southwards across the east coast of the South Island today and tomorrow, delivering a period of rain.

Heavy falls are likely on the Kaikoura Coast and Canterbury.

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Other Upper South Island News

26 Oct: A man's been sentenced to two months community detention and 12 months supervision - after assaulting a Nelson dairy owner over a pack of cigarettes

24 Oct: A man will remain in custody after a standoff with Nelson police and allegedly threatening to blow up buildings

23 Oct: A person's been arrested following a Police incident in Nelson

23 Oct: Nelson Hospital's currently running on generator supply while the network power is being re-established

23 Oct: Several thousand people have lost power across the upper half and west coast of the South Island

22 Oct: Windy conditions look set to hang around, and pose a significant risk for fire affected areas

19 Oct: State Highway 73 at Rocky Point, in the South Island's West Coast is reopen after a slip

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Law and Order:
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Rugby League:
Stacey Jones is impressed, but not surprised, by Keano Kini's performance in the Kiwis' 40-14 Pacific Championships trouncing of Tonga 5:27

Auckland:
An overbridge hit by an electric bus which then caught fire will remain closed until it's been assessed by a structural engineer 5:07

Environment:
A house fire in Chrischurch's Hoon Hay last night isn't being treated as suspicious 4:37

Wellington:
A crash has blocked State Highway 2, at Kaitoke, north of Upper Hutt 21:17

Accident and Emergency:
A person has died after a crash in Waikato's Rangiriri 18:57

Cricket:
A boost for the Black Caps T20 side with fast bowler Kyle Jamieson named to return from a side strain injury for the five-match T20 series against the West Indies 18:37

International:
Easy low-alcohol cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks for summer 18:07

Rugby:
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is praising the two youngsters that helmed the second row in the 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago 18:07

Hamilton:
UK train stabbing leaves 10 in hospital, nine with life-threatening injuries, police say 17:27

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