NZTA says although snow fell overnight, ice is the biggest issue.

Other South Island state highways remain open, but motorists are urged to travel with caution through alpine passes and higher elevation highways.

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International:
Air India plane crash kills 241, marking worst aviation disaster in a decade 15:06

Rugby:
Crusaders prop George Bower's ready to slot into the large boots of injured teammate Tamaiti Williams in tonight's Super Rugby Pacific semifinal against the Blues in Christchurch 14:56

Motoring:
Kiwi motorsport ace Brendon Hartley is feeling buoyant heading into this weekend's world-famous Le Mans 24-hour endurance race 14:46

National:
With Trump undoing years of progress, can the US salvage its Pacific Islands strategy? 14:16

Equestrian:
Equestrian Australia suspends Olympian Heath Ryan over horse whipping video 14:16

Rugby:
A shake-up to the All Blacks coaching staff with former test lock Bryn Evans to join as a lineout coach 14:06

Business:
Consultant spending in the public sector has fallen to its lowest number in seven years 13:46

Golf:
Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox is six shots off the clubhouse pace after his opening round of the US Open major on the Oakmont course in Pennsylvania 13:26

Golf:
Ryan Fox will begin the second round of the US golf Open late tonight six back from the lead 13:06

National:
NZ has a vast sea territory but lags behind other nations in protecting the ocean 13:06

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