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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Rugby:
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Rugby League:
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International:
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Law and Order:
Biosecurity are waiting to confirm if another yellow-legged hornet's been found in Auckland 14:07

Environment:
Severe thunderstorm watches are in place for the west coast of Northland and Auckland from 1pm today 13:47

Motorsports:
Kiwi Formula One driver Liam Lawson doesn't rate his chances in tomorrow morning's Sprint Race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix 13:27

International:
Former prince Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson faces uncertainty after 30 years of bad headlines 13:07

Motoring:
Koko-tau Road, in Wellington's Parkvale, is closed following a serious crash involving cyclists 13:07

Rugby:
Michael Jackson reckons it doesn't matter if you're black or white and Ardie Savea is taking a similar line when it comes to the All Blacks jersey 12:27

Law and Order:
An Algerian sex offender has been arrested once again - after being mistakenly released from a London prison over a week ago 11:57

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