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    Internet and phone services in Otago and Southland have been disrupted - first by animals, then a human whoopsie

    Internet and phone services in Otago and Southland have been disrupted - first by animals, then a human whoopsie


    One New Zealand says rodents chewed through a cable near Dunedin, and a contractor cut the secondary cable between Gore and Balclutha.

    Services are returning - with engineers repairing the first cable, and working to fix the second.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    		 Environment:
    Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam's continuing its Easter Weekend rampage 21:56

     Business:
    Powerball will be worth $23 million on Wednesday night after eluding players in tonight's Lotto draw 21:16

     Law and Order:
    Police have broken up what they've labelled a 'volatile' gathering in Wellington and ordered 21 vehicles off the road 18:56

     Accident and Emergency:
    A search is underway for a man who's fallen into a fast-moving river near Wairere Falls in the Waikato 18:36

     Rugby League:
    The Warriors are determined to make centre Adam Pompey's milestone night a memorable one when they host the Broncos in league's NRL at Mount Smart Stadium 18:06

     Politics:
    Pakistan expels 80,000 Afghans in two weeks amid crackdown on undocumented migrants 17:26

     Living & Travel:
    Severe weather is continuing to disrupt flights across New Zealand 17:26

     Rugby League:
    A new addition at home has switched up Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf's post-training routine 16:56

     Rugby League:
    Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf's bracing for a tricky night with the boot when they take on the Brisbane Broncos in league's NRL at Mount Smart Stadium 16:46

     Basketball:
    The Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball season has come to an end 16:46

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