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1 Jan 2026 5:11
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  •   Home > News > National > Upper South Island

    Crews are cleaning up an oil spill along a stretch of State Highway 73, between Christchurch and the West Coast

    Crews are cleaning up an oil spill along a stretch of State Highway 73, between Christchurch and the West Coast


    The spill extends from the Porter Pass summit to the intersection with Benmore Road, near Springfield.

    The addition of rain is making the slippery conditions worse.

    NZTA asks road users to drive with care.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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