The southbound lane closure is in place between Bowler Avenue and Eccles Street - while the northbound lane remains open.

NZTA says a detour's in place, and people should allow extra time for travel.

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17 Dec: More details about a young Otago man's hunting death on Stewart Island in July

17 Dec: The Highlanders have signed promising Southland playmaker Mika Muliaina for the next four years

17 Dec: An Otago University student and rising rugby talent is recovering after a near-fatal fall from a Dunedin rooftop in September

16 Dec: A man's pleaded guilty to causing the hunting death of an Otago man on Stewart Island

16 Dec: A convicted murderer will remain behind bars after confronting Otago Corrections officers with a knife

15 Dec: A person has died after a crash in the Waikato's Waipa - and three others were seriously injured

14 Dec: A couple of big names have navigated their way into the second round of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace

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Entertainment:
Gene Simmons has apologised for stating that former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley died as a result of "bad decisions" 12:50

Law and Order:
Auckland Police say a man absconded on foot last night - after being caught driving a moped at speed without headlights 12:27

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus felt "backed into a corner" to reveal her cancer diagnosis 12:20

Law and Order:
More details about a young Otago man's hunting death on Stewart Island in July 11:57

Entertainment:
Jamie Lee Curtis will be taking a break from social media over the Christmas period 11:50

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