Home / New ZealandJazlyn WhalesJournalist·NZ Herald·13 Jul, 2026 04:16 AM2 mins to readMorning Headlines | India's PM boosts exporter optimism, Iran-US talks back to square one, and Auckland rail network fully reopens | Monday, July 13, 2026A key route in and out of Kaikōura is set to reopen after being closed last week amid wild weather in the region.State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura was closed last week because of severe weather that, at one point, left almost half of the two-lane road washed out.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Key Kaikōura route to reopen after storm damage closes SH1
State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura is due to reopen at midday on Wednesday.
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