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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Other Lower South Island News

14 Oct: Five people are injured - two seriously - after a crash just after 11am involving at least two vehicles on State Highway 79 - near the Mackenzie town of Fairlie

14 Oct: No qualms from former All Blacks halfback Ant Strachan over the trio of scrum-halves selected in the New Zealand development XV squad

14 Oct: Central Otago District Council's reviewed allegations of misconduct about a new councillor, from seven years ago

14 Oct: A coroner's backing Fire and Emergency's public safety campaigns, following the deaths of a mother and son in Southland

13 Oct: Invercargill's Aurora College remains in lockdown, after reports of an assault at the school

11 Oct: Bay of Plenty are using last year's NPC final heartbreak as motivation, as they look ahead to Otago in next week's semifinals in Dunedin

11 Oct: Otago have knocked out Waikato in the first NPC quarter-final, now it's the turn of Bay of Plenty and Tasman to tussle at Tauranga Domain today

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Today's News

Motoring:
Live updates: Socceroos vs USA international friendly, Road to 2026 FIFA World Cup 14:47

Politics:
The Government's aiming to bring consistency to rules for the hospitality sector 14:37

Wellington:
Wellington's Terrace Tunnel - State Highway One - is reopen in both directions following a crash about 1.15 14:27

International:
US strike on alleged drug boat off Venezuela kills six, Trump says 14:17

Politics:
Te Pati Maori MPs don't appear united, about an email sent to members, containing serious allegations 13:47

International:
Hamas releases more remains of hostages as video of executions in Gaza emerge 13:27

Environment:
Major roads are staying shut in northern Taranaki and Waikato today, after yesterday's downpours 13:27

National:
Egypt peace summit showed that Donald Trump’s Gaza deal is more showbiz extravaganza than the ‘dawn of a new Middle East’ 13:07

Rugby:
Former New Zealand halfback Ant Strachan has commended Folau Fakatava for working his way back into the minds of All Blacks selectors 13:07

International:
Shadow drone war against European NATO countries blamed by many on Russia 12:37

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