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South Island state highways reopen

8 Jun 2025 10:24am

Highways start to reopen after closures in south from overnight snow

7 Jun 2025 10:37am

UPDATE: This stretch of State Highway 1 is now reopened in both directions following this morning’s incident involving a truck and a pedestrian.

6 Jun 2025 11:52am

First big taste of winter prompts warning to motorists

3 Jun 2025 4:33pm

Wintry conditions may affect southern motorists

30 May 2025 9:06am

Akaroa highway back in business from 1.30pm

3 May 2025 1:12pm

Canterbury highways update Friday morning – Akaroa highway remains closed

2 May 2025 11:11am

Canterbury storm update 4pm - Akaroa highway closed overnight, Waikirikiri/Selwyn River plateauing

1 May 2025 4:15pm

Canterbury storm update - strong winds and rain, Waikirikiri/Selwyn River rising, Akaroa highway closed

1 May 2025 11:07am

First snow in Canterbury - Arthur’s Pass and Burkes Pass to Twizel, heavy rain and wind warnings could affect driving conditions

29 Apr 2025 5:10pm

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