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South Island Rail Line Reopens

Scoop 14 Jul 2026
“Safety is paramount and a test train travelled over the track, confirming it was ready to go. In addition, monitoring systems have been installed," says Chief Infrastructure Officer Siva Sivapakkiam ....
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South Island main trunk line reopens between Picton and Christchurch

RNZ 14 Jul 2026
Last week's heavy rain led to subsidence and scouring of the Conway River beneath part of the Main North Line rail corridor ....
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John MacDonald: The South Island gets by-passed yet again

NewstalkZB 13 Jul 2026
Yet again, the South Island is taking a back seat to the North Island ... And for us here in the South Island, that means none of the ones we were promised going ahead anytime soon - including the much-anticipated Woodend Bypass.
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Storm clean-up under way across South Island

Otago Daily Times 09 Jul 2026
Damage caused by this week's storm that lashed the ...
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Residents, businesses count cost of flooding across South Island

RNZ 09 Jul 2026
Those affected by floodwaters have been warned of likely contamination ....
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South Islanders in storm clean-up mode, after floods smash riverside farms

RNZ 09 Jul 2026
A farmer between storm-hit Cheviot and Kaikōura said the Conway River reached its highest level in the family's living memory ....
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Key South Island highways still closed in wake of wild weather

Otago Daily Times 08 Jul 2026
An aerial view of of flooding in the Kaikōura region. Photo. Canterbury Regional Council. While the effects of the current weather event have eased in many places, some significant state highway closures remain in the South Island ... .
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Highways still closed across South Island

Otago Daily Times 08 Jul 2026
An aerial view of of flooding in the Kaikōura region. Photo. Canterbury Regional Council. While the effects of the current weather event have eased in many places, some significant state highway closures remain in the South Island ... .
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In pictures: South Island storm unleashes flooding, snow and evacuations

NewstalkZB 08 Jul 2026
Significant rain, strong winds and snow have battered the upper South Island this week ... Flash flooding closed roads in Otago, North Canterbury, Marlborough and Kaikōura, while snow lingered for parts of the Central South Island.
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Weather live: Road closures as heavy rain, snow cause disruption in South Island

RNZ 07 Jul 2026
The red warning carries the risk of a 'threat to life' from dangerous rivers, significant floods and impassable roads, agencies warn ....
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Nine Canterbury Girls Helping Shape The Future Of South Island Futsal

Scoop 07 Jul 2026
From 17 to 19 July, the Gosal Futsal Academy U15 Girls' team will travel to the Hawke's Bay Youth Futsal Tournament as the only South Island team competing at one of New Zealand's major youth futsal tournaments ....
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Weather live: Evacuations, flooded rivers, roads closed as rain continues in South Island

RNZ 07 Jul 2026
Kaikōura is under a state of emergency and SH1 is closed, while in the north Wairarapa is bracing for torrential rain ....
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Weather live: Evacuations, rivers flooded, roads closed as rain continues in South Island

RNZ 07 Jul 2026
Kaikōura is under a state of emergency and SH1 is closed, while in the north, Wairarapa is bracing for torrential rain ....
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Severe weather still lashing upper South Island

Otago Daily Times 07 Jul 2026
Photo. RNZ. Hundreds of properties remain without power in North Canterbury and as severe weather continues to batter the region ... .
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Update: Snow To Linger For Parts Of Central South Island: NZTA Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin

Scoop 07 Jul 2026
In Otago, snow showers are forecast to leave up to 3cm of snow on the ground from tomorrow morning on State Highway 8/Lindis Pass, the Crown Range Road and State Highway 94/Milford Road ....

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