Jul. 16, 2026
Earthquake rattles South Island during Marcus Lush live broadcast
State Highway 94 from Te Anau to Milford is closed to inbound traffic “due to potential hazards post-earthquake”, the NZ Transport Agency’s website says this morning. Outbound traffic is not affected. The road will stay closed until it has been... Read more.
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