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Travel made from Oaro to Waiau on Wednesday 07 July 2026\
Footage shot between Oaro and Waiau on SH1 today 08 July 2026
Significant rain, strong winds and snow continued to batter the upper South Island overnight.
A red heavy rain warning was in place for northern Canterbury and Marlborough has been lifted.
Heavy rain watches have been upgraded to orange warnings for eastern ranges of Horowhenua, Manawatū and Taihape and Wairarapa until the early hours of the morning.
A strong wind watch is in place for Wellington, Marlborough Sounds, Kāpiti Coast and Taranaki.
A state of emergency was declared for Kaikōura yesterday, with hundreds of households evacuated.
Almost 200mm of rain fell in Kaikōura in the space of 24 hours.
Flash flooding closed roads in Otago, North Canterbury, Marlborough and Kaikōura.
Snow is lingering for parts of central South Island.