Westland's mayor said the district was prepared should heavy rain cause disruption and flooding. Helen Lash said it had been raining steadily in the district on Friday, and there was already ...

NIWA said the risk of flooding is a concern with parts of the ... confidence of heavy rain in northern Fiordland and the Westland District, extending into the headwaters of Otago and Canterbury ...

Westland residents could expect up to 200mm of rain around ... "Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, ...

A mosaic of Severe Weather Warnings and Watches cover the South Island, highlighting strong winds and heavy rain travelling ...