Police investigate significant damage to Lindis Pass cell tower

Monday 7 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 7 Jul 2025, 6:52pm

Police are investigating after a rural cellular tower was significantly damaged on State Highway 8 near Lindis Pass on Saturday. The incident occurred between Forest Range Station and Goodger Road, causing a temporary service outage. Authorities are now seeking dashcam footage and information regarding any suspicious behaviour in the area.

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1. StuffMon 7 Jul 2025, 5:24pm

   ‘Significant damage’ to rural cell tower prompts police investigation (opens in new tab)

2. The PressMon 7 Jul 2025, 5:33pm

   ‘Significant damage’ to Lindis Pass cell tower (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 7 Jul 2025, 6:11pm

   Cell tower significantly damaged in Central Otago (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 7 Jul 2025, 6:15pm

   Appeal after Lindis Pass cell tower damaged (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldMon 7 Jul 2025, 6:52pm

   Police appeal for dashcam footage after Central Otago cell tower vandalism (opens in new tab)