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Recap: Red heavy rain warning for Otago downgraded to watch - MetService

Last updated October 4, 2024

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Rain is expected to continue in Southland for much of today and a watch for heavy rain is in force there.

Rain is expected to continue in Southland for much of today and a watch for heavy rain is in force there.

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Flames towered above the treeline as a large vegetation fire broke out on the grounds of Waitaki Boys' High School in Oamaru this morning.

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