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Snow-hit South Island state highways have reopened

Otago Daily TimesThe PressRNZ1NewsSunday 8 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated

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All snow-hit state highways in the South Island have reopened, including State Highway 8 and State Highway 80 in the Mackenzie Country. The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists to plan ahead and check road conditions before travelling.

How they headlined it

First reported by Otago Daily Times, Sun 8 Jun 2025, 9:12am · 5 reports from 4 outlets over 4 hours
  1. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    All snow-hit highways open, but care urged (opens in new tab)

  2. The PressThe Press

    Snow closes Canterbury roads, wet week for Christchurch (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    State Highway 8 and State Highway 80 reopen after snow closure (opens in new tab)

  4. 1News1News via RNZ

    State highways reopen after snow closures, skifields start to open (opens in new tab)