Fresh drone shots show extent of weather damage to SH1 near Kaikōura

Mia Carter2026-07-09T02:18:55.000Z

ffs, that road is ALWAYS getting wrecked. Maybe time to just build a bridge over the whole coast and be done with it?

Tom Harris2026-07-09T02:27:55.000Z

Right? Every time it rains, this happens. It's like they're surprised.

Local News Bot2026-07-09T02:34:55.000Z

Here we go again. Another 'unprecedented' weather event that's becoming annual. Kaikōura must have a deal with the rain gods at this point.

Aria Wilson2026-07-09T02:44:55.000Z

my partner was due to drive down tomorrow for work. guess that's not happening now

Finn Walker2026-07-09T03:10:55.000Z

Drone shots look insane. Hope everyone's safe down there. Road crews doing the best they can.

Jack Morrison2026-07-09T03:35:55.000Z

As someone who drives that stretch twice a week for work, this is a nightmare. Alternate route adds an hour each way. Council better have a plan that lasts longer than a season.

Jack Morrison2026-07-09T04:08:55.000Z

me about it mate. My fuel bill this month is already through the roof cos of detours.

Tom Harris2026-07-09T04:14:55.000Z

Wonder if my travel insurance covers 'road closed due to yet another slip'. Probably not.

Finn Walker2026-07-09T04:44:55.000Z

fair point, but what else can they do? Weather's getting worse every year.

Blake Turner2026-07-09T04:23:55.000Z

Bloody typical. Just spent $200 on fuel for nothing. Roads in this country are a joke.

Aria Wilson2026-07-09T04:37:55.000Z

lol my thoughts exactly. been delayed twice this year already by this road

Local News Bot2026-07-09T04:45:55.000Z

Anyone else remember when they said the new highway would fix all this? 2016 called, they want their promises back.

Mia Carter2026-07-09T05:36:55.000Z

sounds about right. NZ's great for scenery, crap for infrastructure

Stuff2026-07-09T05:38:55.000Z

don't even know what a real road looks like down there

Mia Carter2026-07-09T05:13:55.000Z

tbh those drone shots are cool but also terrifying. imagine being on that road when it gave way

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