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9 Nov 2025 3:00pm Alerts:
Southern

Road blocked, State Highway 1, Longbush

State Highway 1 between Longbush and Kennington near Invercargill is closed following a truck hitting an electric power pole on the highway. More

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27 Oct 2025 11:10am Alerts:
Southern

State Highway 1 (Waikouaiti-Waitati Road) blocked by crash

State Highway 1 (Waikouaiti-Waitati Road) in Otago is blocked following a crash. Police were notified of the crash on the bridge over the Waikouaiti River at 10.20am.  More

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23 Oct 2025 5:08pm Alerts:
Southern

Highway re-opened, continued warning to motorists, Balclutha

State Highway 1 between Clinton and Balclutha has now re-opened to all traffic. Further north between Milton and Balclutha is only open to light vehicles. More

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23 Oct 2025 2:50pm Alerts:
Southern

Highway closure, warning to motorists, Balclutha

Southern District Police are urging motorists against non-essential travel, with debris blocking a number of roads. More

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