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    The Remutaka Hill Road has reopened but motorists are being asked to take extra care due to gale force winds

    The Remutaka Hill Road has reopened but motorists are being asked to take extra care due to gale force winds


    State Highway 2 between Upper Hutt and Featherston was closed for around half an hour this morning, due to wind gusts reaching more than 140 kilometres per hour.

    The NZTA says a strong wind warning remains in place.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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