NZTA says although snow fell overnight, ice is the biggest issue.

Other South Island state highways remain open, but motorists are urged to travel with caution through alpine passes and higher elevation highways.

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Today's News

National:
NCEA reform: how will schools decide who takes an academic or vocational path? 8:07

Rugby:
The All Blacks have released 16 players from their extended Rugby Championship squad to play in the NPC this weekend 8:07

Entertainment:
Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles have been spotted together in Rome 7:58

Business:
A belief that Wellington's employment rates are at rock bottom 7:57

Rugby League:
A former Warrior is in line to take over from Adam O'Brien as Newcastle's next NRL league coach 7:47

Motoring:
Nascar driver Shane van Gisbergen is coming to grips with his vehicle across a first full season in the United States 7:47

Law and Order:
The man accused of approaching Christchurch school girls offering cash for inappropriate favours, is one of the country's worst sex offenders 7:37

Entertainment:
Freddie Starr is said to have died penniless and estranged from his six children 7:28

International:
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement 7:27

Health & Safety:
Calls for the health system to treat violence as an underlying cause of disease 7:17

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