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Snow closes State Highway 87 in New Zealand as vehicles become stuck

Heavy snow has closed State Highway 87 near Dunedin, with vehicles becoming stuck.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 31, 2026, 12:12 AM UTC.

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The closure is disrupting regional road travel and may leave motorists stranded in hazardous conditions.

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Dunedin snow: State Highway 87 closed as vehicles become stuck ↗nzherald.co.nz · Recorded source date: Aug 31, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

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