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State of emergency declared for West Coast as residents brace for more flooding

A state of emergency has been declared on the West Coast, on Tuesday night, with heavy rain likely to cause significant flooding and dangerous river conditions.

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Buller residents brace for more flooding: It s pretty upsetting

Forecast heavy rain is leaving Buller residents anxious and frustrated, as it threatens more floods in the hard-hit region.

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Westport evacuation: Pretty gutting having to go through it again

Westport evacuation: Pretty gutting having to go through it again
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Hundreds evacuated, roads flooded and communities cut off on West Coast after days of torrential rain

Hundreds evacuated, roads flooded and communities cut off on West Coast after days of torrential rain
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Westport flood: 450 homes still unlivable or damaged

Westport flood: 450 homes still unlivable or damaged
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