Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding, Evacuations in Dunedin

Heavy rain triggers flooding, evacuations in Dunedin

WELLINGTON, July 6 (Reuters) - Heavy rain triggered flooding, road closures and evacuations in New Zealand's southern city ​of Dunedin and the neighbouring ‌Waitaki District on Monday, with officials urging residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary ...

In pictures: Floods, snow and wild weather lash the South Island

A powerful winter storm has unleashed flooding, evacuations and road closures across Otago as heavy rain, snow and gale-force winds sweep through the lower South Island.

Weather live: Floods, evacuations, highways closed as deluge hits Otago towns

People have been trapped in cars and homes, CBDs have flooded and towns around the region have seen roads closed.

Evacuations, state of emergency as flooding hits Dunedin, Oamaru

A “significant deluge” has been hammering Dunedin and Oamaru overnight, with cars abandoned in floodwaters, people evacuated from their homes, numerous roads...

Mosgiel evacuation centre closes as flood risk subsides

An evacuation centre for flood-hit Mosgiel residents has closed although roads around the township and Dunedin are still affected by surface...

State of Emergency declared after flooding in Ōamaru, Red Warning covers Marlborough and Canterbury, New Zealand

A local state of emergency was declared in the Waitaki District after flooding affected Ōamaru, New Zealand, early July 6, 2026, as heavy rain, snow and strong winds disrupted parts of the South Island. A Red Heavy Rain Warning is now in force for Marlborough and Canterbury between Ward and Hanmer, and southeast of the Awatere Valley, including the Kaikōura ranges. Source