UPDATE: 11.50am, 8 May, 2026

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has added another area warning for road users about surface flooding, this time for State Highway 7 between Reefton and Springs Junction (Rahu Saddle).

An area warning remains in place for State Highway 6 between Makarora in Otago and Haast on the West Coast (including Haast Pass), also because of surface flooding. The West Coast has been hit by heavy rain and multiple MetService rain and wind warnings are still in place for the wider South Island.

NZTA reminds people that heavy rain means slippery roads and drivers should think about adjusting their speed and travelling distances, avoiding sudden braking, and staying visible. People should also avoid travelling through floodwaters where risks may be hidden.

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