News | Environment
5 Oct 2025 18:34
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Environment

    Flooding in Otago and Southland is impacting travel

    Flooding in Otago and Southland is impacting travel


    State Highway 90, between Tapanui and Waikoikoi, is closed due to flooding and a detour's in place.

    Other highways in the region may be down to one lane, or partially blocked, and NZTA's advising motorists to drive to the conditions.

    MetService forecasts rain to continue, with a rain watch in place for the headwaters of the Otago lakes and rivers tomorrow.

    Strong wind watches are also in place for Central Otago, and the surrounding regions from tomorrow.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Environment News
     05 Oct: Heavy rainfall and strong winds are coming for the southern, and central, parts of the country next week
     05 Oct: Fisheries New Zealand is stepping in with new bylaws to protect nine West Coast areas, exclusive to local Maori
     04 Oct: Road users are being urged to take extra care on the roads around the South Island today, as heavy rain makes for slippery surfaces
     04 Oct: Mt Maunganui rain has scuppered the Black Caps chances of reclaiming cricket's Chappell-Hadlee Trophy
     03 Oct: A new movement control area in Otago aims to support ongoing efforts to eradicate bovine TB
     02 Oct: New Zealand needs to better protect itself from earthquake-triggered floods
     01 Oct: Powerful Philippines earthquake leaves at least 69 people dead
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    The Steelers have snatched a berth in the playoffs of rugby's NPC More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    The meaning of "bank" could be set to change More...



     Today's News

    International:
    Lithuania airport closes airspace due to suspect balloons, amid string of drone sightings in Europe 18:16

    Entertainment:
    Mariah Carey has reignited her long-running feud with Jennifer Lopez 18:13

    Rugby League:
    Full confidence for Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes that he'll be firing on all cylinders in tonight's NRL Grand Final in Sydney 18:06

    Entertainment:
    NSYNC are reportedly weighing a reunion tour to mark their 30th anniversary without Justin 17:43

    Rugby League:
    The Warriors reserve grade side have one hand on another piece of silverware for 2025 17:26

    Entertainment:
    Sarah Ferguson has sold a Belgravia townhouse for £400,000 less than she paid for it 17:13

    Rugby:
    The Steelers have snatched a berth in the playoffs of rugby's NPC 16:56

    Entertainment:
    Prince William has paid tribute to Dame Jane Goodall and her "pioneering spirit" 16:43

    Politics:
    Work's underway to lower the screening age for bowel cancer even further 16:26

    Entertainment:
    Bruce Willis and his wife were left with "no hope, no direction [and] no support" when he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) 16:13


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd