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    Flooding from heavy rain is affecting state highways in Otago and Southland, with one highway closed and others partially blocked

    Flooding from heavy rain is affecting state highways in Otago and Southland, with one highway closed and others partially blocked


    State Highway 90 between Tapanui and Waikoikoi is closed due to flooding and a detour is in place.

    The road will remain closed overnight.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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