Flooding closes section of State Highway 90 in Otago

Sunday 5 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 5 Oct 2025, 2:39pm

In this story MetService, NZ Transport Agency

Heavy rain has caused surface flooding and slips in Otago and Southland. NZTA has closed State Highway 90 between Tapanui and Waikoikoi due to flooding at the Pomahaka River Bridge. Motorists are advised to use detours and allow extra travel time as more rain and wind are forecast.

How they headlined it

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1. Otago Daily TimesSun 5 Oct 2025, 11:13am

   Flooding on roads; more rain, wild winds to come (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 5 Oct 2025, 1:37pm

   Otago and Southland flooding closes SH90, detours in place (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSun 5 Oct 2025, 1:58pm

   Weather: Flooding blocks South Island highway (opens in new tab)

4. StuffSun 5 Oct 2025, 2:39pm

   Flooding closes Otago state highway, heavy rain warnings in place (opens in new tab)