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Those who live in the South Island's Grey District are being urged to avoid non-essential travel as heavy rain floods parts of the area

10 October 2025

Those who live in the South Island's Grey District are being urged to avoid non-essential travel as heavy rain floods parts of the area

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The Grey Emergency Operation Centre has been activated as floodwaters rapidly rise on the West Coast
	10 Oct: The Grey Emergency Operation Centre has been activated as floodwaters rapidly rise on the West Coast... more

Strong winds and heavy rain is forecast for much of the South Island from tonight
	9 Oct: Strong winds and heavy rain is forecast for much of the South Island from tonight... more

Expectation increased marine protections for the Hauraki Gulf will make a big difference
	8 Oct: Expectation increased marine protections for the Hauraki Gulf will make a big difference... more

Southern councils are pooling their resources to keep the taps running
	8 Oct: Southern councils are pooling their resources to keep the taps running... more

The spine of the South Island faces another night of gusty winds and heavy rain
	6 Oct: The spine of the South Island faces another night of gusty winds and heavy rain... more

State Highway 90 north of Gore remains closed between Tapanui and Waikoikoi due to flooding
	6 Oct: State Highway 90 north of Gore remains closed between Tapanui and Waikoikoi due to flooding... more

Heavy rainfall and strong winds are coming for the southern, and central, parts of the country next week
	5 Oct: Heavy rainfall and strong winds are coming for the southern, and central, parts of the country next week... more

Fisheries New Zealand is stepping in with new bylaws to protect nine West Coast areas, exclusive to local Maori
	5 Oct: Fisheries New Zealand is stepping in with new bylaws to protect nine West Coast areas, exclusive to local Maori... more

Road users are being urged to take extra care on the roads around the South Island today, as heavy rain makes for slippery surfaces
	4 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... more

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