MetService has been forecasting extreme rainfall for the region - but says the worst has now passed.

Light rain is expected to continue until midday tomorrow.

MetService says rainfall intensities are also easing in Central Otago - but they're continuing to monitor river and lake levels.

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22 Oct: Fonterra's announced a 75-million-dollar investment to expand butter production at its South Canterbury Clandeboye site

22 Oct: Canterbury have made two changes to their starting side for Saturday's South Island showdown with Otago to decide the NPC season

22 Oct: Our newsroom understands Police believe a sudden death in Queenstown this morning, was after a fall from a balcony

21 Oct: Another round of heavy rain and strong winds is moving up the country

19 Oct: North Otago coach Luke Herden reckons they're peaking at the business end of rugby's Heartland Championship

19 Oct: Canterbury coach Marty Bourke has his fingers-crossed for the unlikely release of two players for next Saturday's NPC final against Otago

19 Oct: Canterbury coach Marty Bourke concedes there's emotion tied to next weekend's NPC final against Otago

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