Weekend weather: Warning for drivers as flooding closes roads in Haast

The West Coast and South Island are facing significant rainfall, with orange heavy rain warnings in place until Saturday, as Westland’s mayor prepares for potential disruption and flooding. The Waiho River in Franz Josef is a major concern, with up to 400 millimeters of rain expected. Meanwhile, warmer temperatures are forecast for the rest of New Zealand, with fine, dry conditions in the east and north, and rain developing in the southwest later on Saturday.

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