Heavy rainfall across the South Island, reaching up to 700mm, causes widespread flooding, road closures, and transport disruptions, with the Waioweka Gorge road remaining shut due to rockfall, while river flows and water pollution incidents are reported.
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untreated wastewater enters estuary
Lifeline highway closes as heavy rain heads east after 700mm downpour, floodssevere weather triggers sewage overflow
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