Flooding

Heavy rain has led to mass cancellation of games and practices in various sports in Dunedin, and weekend sport could also be in doubt.

Residents living next to Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri were on alert last night as water levels continued to rise after continuing heavy rain in the headwaters.

The Government is keeping a close eye on parched properties in Central Otago and North Otago in the wake of drought assistance being offered to the Northland region.

Moves to protect Milton from another serious flood have begun with a consent application lodged to build a new floodbank at the southern end of town.