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13 Feb 2026 19:42
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    A Southland town hall has an enormous hole left by a ute crashing through it last night

    A Southland town hall has an enormous hole left by a ute crashing through it last night


    Police rushed to Orawia town hall, west of Gore, about 11pm.

    The ute's sole occupant was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.

    Southland District Council's Mark Day says they'll make a decision on repairs in the future.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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