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More heavy rain on way on West Coast but relief for Grey District

More heavy rain is set to fall on the West Coast of the South Island after flooding and slips shut key routes in Grey District and Buller.

Emergency operations centre activated on West Coast amid slips, flooding

Grey District Council said an emergency operations centre had been activated, and warned people to stay out of floodwaters as river levels rise in the area.

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Heavy rain, strong winds to hit South and lower North islands

MetService issued some orange heavy rain warnings for parts of the South Island as an "unsettled northwest flow" was expected to hit from late this evening.