Hundreds of vehicles trapped in snow on State Highway One
Tuesday 28 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Approximately 200 vehicles, including police patrol cars and a tow truck, became stuck in heavy snow on the Dunedin-Waitati Road on Monday night. The situation began following a single vehicle crash in slushy conditions. Senior Sergeant Karl Hemmingsen assisted in helping motorists through the snow-impacted section of the highway.