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Emergency services in Kaikōura.

Emergency services in Kaikōura.

Emergency services in Kaikōura.

Emergency services in Kaikōura.

What you need to know:

  • The severe weather is moving away from Kaikōura today, after two months' worth of rain fell on the town in 48 hours, according to MetService.
  • Floodwaters in Kaikōura are receding and building inspections being carried out, the council said.
  • Red severe weather warnings have lifted, however heavy rain watches are in place for parts of Otago, Canterbury and Marlborough.
  • Metservice has upgraded its heavy rain watch to warning level for Wairarapa, including the Tararua Range and eastern hills of Wellington.
  • A state of emergency remained in place for both the Kaikōura and Waitaki districts.
  • Have photos or video of the wild weather? Email them to news@tvnz.co.nz
  • Watch the latest video on TVNZ+
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