Full coverage: Nervous night ahead for Canterbury as rain eases but flood fears remain

Can't view this email, [click here]( 01 June 2021 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on today's latest news in your daily briefing. Top Headlines [Large Article Image]( [Full coverage: Nervous night ahead for Canterbury as rain eases but flood fears remain]( The rain has eased and the red alert has been lifted, but farmers and homeowners now face a long night of waiting to see if more flooding occurs. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Large Article Image]( [Canterbury flooding in pictures: Heavy rain and rising floodwaters make big impact]( Heavy rain saw floodwaters rise, threatening lives and property in Christchurch and beyond. Here are some of the best images from the region. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [High-profile gang member found with $109,000 cash before getting donations to help 'turn his life around']( Meth-dealing charges against a Mongrel Mob member were withdrawn because of a search error by police. 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