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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 2 MIN

Heavy rain causes flooding across top of the South Island

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Properties have been evacuated and roads closed across the top of the South Island after heavy rain caused flooding overnight. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence says the worst affected areas are Riwaka, Brightwater and Wakefield. RNZ reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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