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South Island Roads in Icy Chaos | Auckland News
Snow and ice are turning roads into nightmares across the South Island, with major highways shut down and accidents piling up. State Highway 8 is fully closed between Lake Tekapo and Omarama due to black ice, while parts of the Dunedin Southern Motorway are blocked southbound after a crash. Police are urging drivers to slow down, stay alert, and leave plenty of space — especially in Roxburgh, Lumsden, and Cromwell. Heavy rain and strong winds are on the way, risking flooding and dangerous bridge crossings. With clear skies and high pressure keeping temperatures brutally cold, the message is…
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