Police continue to search for a man missing near the Waitaki river mouth. Poice were alerted on Monday 22 April that a fisherman was overdue from a day fishing trip on the Lower-Waitaki River.. Surf Life Saving and LandSAR continued with the search .
State Highway 73 in Canterbury has closed due to snowfall and snow is forecast for much of Te Waipounamu tonight, with close to 10 centimetres expected on some major roads.
South Canterbury residents asked to evacuate for third time in less than a week stuff.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stuff.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
All South Canterbury State Highways reopened, council roads remain closed and flood warnings remain stuff.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stuff.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.