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RNZ News
08-07-2025
- RNZ News
Lindis Pass left without coverage for days as cell tower vandalised
Photo: An act of vandalism has left a stretch of remote alpine pass without cell phone coverage for days. Police have appealed to anyone who saw anything suspicious or has dashcam footage from State Highway 8 Lindis Pass - Tarras Road between 7am and 1pm Sunday, when the tower was significantly damaged . Ian Hooker, chief executive of the Rural Connectivity Group, which owns the towers on behalf of the major network providers, said the vandalised tower serves as a linking site for another, meaning two of the Pass's five towers were out of service. He said the outage was a safety risk, especially at this time of year.
RNZ News
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Person dies after truck and car crash in central Otago
A sign saying 'road closed'. Photo: Pretoria Gordon / RNZ One person has died in a crash between a car and a truck in Central Otago. The crash happened on State Highway 8 between Roxburgh and Millers Flat, shortly after 11am. Fire and Emergency said a person was trapped in the car as a result of the crash. Police said a person died at the scene. State Highway 8 is closed between Roxburgh and Ettrick and diversions are in place.
RNZ News
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Person trapped in car after truck and car crash in central Otago
A sign saying 'road closed'. Photo: Pretoria Gordon / RNZ A truck and car have crashed on State Highway 8 between Roxburgh and Millers Flat in central Otago. Firefighters say a person was trapped in the car as a result of the crash, shortly after 11am. It's not clear how badly they have been injured. State Highway 8 is closed between Roxburgh and Ettrick and diversions are in place.
RNZ News
18-06-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Seven people hurt in five-vehicles crash near Tekapo
Paramedics are treating one person in a moderate condition and six others with minor injuries. Photo: ST JOHN NZ Seven people have been injured in a five-vehicle crash on State Highway 8 between Lake Pukaki and Tekapo. Paramedics are treating one person in a moderate condition and six others with minor injuries as a result of the crash near Tekapo Powerhouse Road, shortly after 10am Wednesday. St John said a first response unit and two ambulances responded, but none of the injured required transport to hospital. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) put a temporary 50km/h speed limit on the road earlier this week because of fog and black ice. Police said the road is closed and motorists should avoid the area. Meanwhile, steep streets in Dunedin turned into icy slip and slides, sending walkers skittering down footpaths and clinging to poles to stop themselves skidding. Southern police received multiple reports of icy roads across the region, particularly near Heriot Row and London Street in Dunedin. Motorists were urged to take extra care and allow for extra travel time.
RNZ News
09-06-2025
- RNZ News
Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by car in Otago
Photo: ST JOHN NZ A pedestrian is seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in Central Otago. Police responded to the crash on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh, which involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. "The pedestrian has been seriously injured," a police spokesperson said. "The road is currently closed, there are diversions in place from Roxburgh to Roxburgh Dam." Motorists were advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
