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      Home > News > National > Lower South Island

    A word of caution from Police, to people travelling home from Southland's Burt Munro Challenge

    A word of caution from Police, to people travelling home from Southland's Burt Munro Challenge


    Thousands of people are leaving the Invercargill region in the coming days, following the end of the five-day rally.

    Police are urging motorists to plan their journey ahead and allow plenty of time - saying there's no prize for getting home first.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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