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flag State Highway 35 in New Zealand reopens Feb. 19, 2026, after three weeks closed due to landslides, now operating daily from 7am to 7pm.

flag State Highway 35 in New Zealand’s Tairāwhiti region will reopen daily from 7am to 7pm starting February 19, 2026, after being closed for three weeks due to landslides from heavy rainfall and flooding. flag The road, linking Pōtaka to Te Araroa and Gisborne, had been isolated, disrupting travel, freight, and access to essential services. flag NZTA crews and local contractors cleared over 25,000 cubic meters of debris from major slides at Punaruku and Waikura. flag While the highway remains single-lane with reduced speeds and traffic controls, the partial reopening restores vital connectivity for medical, supply, and family travel. flag Transport Minister Chris Bishop and local leaders praised workers and communities for their resilience during the closure.

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