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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17 Sep: MetService has updated its weather warnings for the South Island and issued extra wind watches for Marlborough and Christchurch

16 Sep: Two people have suffered injuries after a two vehicle crash on State Highway one in Oamaru

16 Sep: Otago has emerged as the most expensive region in New Zealand, for renters

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14 Sep: An open ocean tugboat from Wellington has rendezvoused with an oil and chemical tanker stuck off the coast of Stewart Island

13 Sep: A man's facing multiple charges after Police found a sawn-off shotgun and cocaine in his car in Queenstown

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