It warns slow moving rainfall and possible hail could impact the region, with the potential for rivers and streams to rise quickly with heavy batches of rain.

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01 Jan: MP for Nelson Rachel Boyack and Nelson Mayor Nick Smith are dropping flowers off at the Nelson Police Station in honour of Lyn

26 Dec: The Hawke's Bay Regional Council says staff are monitoring weather conditions and are prepared to take action, if needed

25 Dec: Holiday greetings from Christchurch's Mayor, to those in the Garden City

25 Dec: Unity and progress are on the Wellington mayor's Christmas wish-list after what she's calling a difficult year

15 Dec: The Local Government Minister's being urged to reform the sector - to give mayors more power

12 Dec: An increase in Greater Christchurch bus fares has been confirmed by the regional council

05 Dec: Christchurch's Mayor says safety was the priority, in decisions over the contentious Church Corner intersection

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Accident and Emergency:
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International:
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Soccer:
A chance for a breather for Auckland FC after maintaining their spot at the summit of the A-League ladder 18:56

Cricket:
India coach Gautam Gambhir has refused to guarantee under-fire captain Rohit Sharma will play in the fifth and deciding test against Australia in Sydney 18:37

International:
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Cricket:
The Black Caps have fallen short of a T20 series whitewash of Sri Lanka, losing the third and final match by seven runs in Nelson 18:07

Soccer:
Auckland FC coach Steve Corica is urging his team to make the most of a mini-break in their A-League season 18:07

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Environment:
Cantabrians are being advised to stay out of a number of popular swimming spots because of faecal bacteria 17:27

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