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    Internet and phone services in Otago and Southland have been disrupted - first by animals, then a human whoopsie

    Internet and phone services in Otago and Southland have been disrupted - first by animals, then a human whoopsie


    One New Zealand says rodents chewed through a cable near Dunedin, and a contractor cut the secondary cable between Gore and Balclutha.

    Services are returning - with engineers repairing the first cable, and working to fix the second.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    		 Law and Order:
    Three people have been arrested after a chase following a burglary in Drury this afternoon 21:57

     Entertainment:
    Allison Holker has paid tribute to her husband Stephen 'tWitch' Boss on the third anniversary of his death 21:50

     Entertainment:
    King Charles will be "deeply touched" by the public's reaction to the "milestone" in his cancer journey, which he described as a "personal blessing" 21:20

     Rugby:
    The head coach for Canoe Racing New Zealand, Gordon Walker, is stepping down 21:17

     Entertainment:
    Selena Quintanilla's dad has died at the age of 86 20:50

     Education:
    How a Reddit tip proved vital for uncovering the suspect of the Brown University shooting 20:37

     Entertainment:
    Shaquille O'Neal is set to undergo lip reduction surgery 20:20

     Entertainment:
    Chrissie Hynde "always regretted" her guest appearance in Friends because it ruined her anonymity on the school run 19:50

     Entertainment:
    Claire Holt took a step back from acting because she wants to be present for her children 19:20

     Soccer:
    The Wellington Phoenix have picked up their third win of the A-League season after beating the Central Coast Mariners 3-1 at home 18:57

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