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14 Feb 2026 8:26
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    Inclement weather bearing down on the South Island has forced Coast to Coast organisers to activate an alternative mountain run route for the two-day event starting tomorrow morning

    Inclement weather bearing down on the South Island has forced Coast to Coast organisers to activate an alternative mountain run route for the two-day event starting tomorrow morning


    Race officials have confirmed the famous Goat Pass crossing will be replaced with a highway and trail-based alternative - up and over the Otira Viaduct.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Environment News
     14 Feb: A state of emergency has been declared for the Otorohanga District in the Waikato - which has been inundated with widespread flooding and slips overnight
     13 Feb: Police are advising motorists in the Waikato area, including Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and Waipa Districts, to stay off the roads this evening due to heavy rainfall and flooding
     13 Feb: Winter Olympics 2026: Breezy Johnson gets engaged at the Games, Snoop Dogg shows plenty of support — quick hits from day six
     13 Feb: Trump repeals power to regulate climate, axes vehicle emissions rules
     13 Feb: Evacuations and power outages - as strong weather traverses the North Island, with weather watches for most parts
     13 Feb: The North Island's East Coast's in line for another flogging from wet weather
     13 Feb: Convoys will resume today through Waioweka Gorge
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Vanessa Hudgens is heartbroken after her dog Darla had to be put down 8:21

    Rugby:
    To the halfpipe at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.. 8:16

    Rugby:
    Crusaders coach Rob Penney's lamenting a disappointing amount of errors after a 25-23 loss to the Highlanders in the Super Rugby season opener in Dunedin 8:06

    Living & Travel:
    The opening cycle leg is done and dusted for the Longest Day frontrunners in the 2026 Coast to Coast 8:06

    Entertainment:
    Jennifer Garner has revealed that the last text she sent to ex-husband Ben Affleck was a simple message about their children 7:51

    Soccer:
    Teenager Willa Pearson has become the youngest player to score in football's women's A-League Women 7:46

    General:
    Today in history, February 14: Torvill and Dean perform 'perfect' Bolero to win gold at Winter Olympics 7:36

    Basketball:
    The Hawks' title defence is over in basketball's NBL with a 120 to 94 loss to the visiting Sydney Kings in Illawarra 7:36

    Soccer:
    The high-flying Jets have gone five points clear at the top of football's A-League Men table after beating Perth Glory 3-1 for their seventh-straight win 7:26

    Entertainment:
    Margot Robbie was kicked out of "most of the clubs in Clapham" during her partying days 7:21


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