After heavy snowfall closed two major South Islands overnight, rockfall on State Highway 1 near Kaikoura has caused more headaches for long weekend travellers. However, around the same time State Highway 1 was closed south of Kaikōura due to rockfall risk, triggered by the rain and winter weather hitting the coastline. A section of the main highway between Christchurch and Picton has been closed overnight after rocks fell onto the road, damaging a car. Motorists are advised to use the Lewis Pass road as the route south from Picton or north to Picton overnight. Transport Agency Network Manager Jess McFarlane said the Lewis was closed after a "very heavy snowburst" on Saturday morning.

Source: Stuff May 31, 2019 23:38 UTC