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

07 Nov: A man's been charged, after Environment Southland investigated complaints of a stench at a Southland slink skin factory

06 Nov: Two men have had their nets, waders and other equipment seized after being caught illegally whitebaiting in Western Southland

05 Nov: Otago University's Proctor is investigating an incident involving 50 students shooting fireworks at each other and at Police

04 Nov: State Highway 98 is closed, just north of Invercargill, after a crash

04 Nov: Boaties are being asked to extra care in Southland's Riverton

04 Nov: Otago University students say they're living on edge, after a man was caught peering into their windows, and underwear went missing

31 Oct: Free blood testing is now available for the near 24-thousand residents in Te Anau and Wanaka

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