Road Travel Disruption: State Highway 1 remains closed from Cheviot to Kaikōura after severe flooding and washouts, with repairs expected to push reopening to early next week; SH1 north of Kaikōura to Ward is open with traffic management, and travellers are urged to use the longer inland detour via SH7/65/6/63. Matariki Culture & Food: Ngāti Whātua is preparing a “big menu” for the national Matariki hautapu breakfast at Takaparawhau (Bastion Point), with seafood, hāngī and Pacific/Asian dishes plus star-linked offerings like tītī, snapper, pāua, kina and crayfish. AI in Travel: IBS Group has launched Naviq Technology, pledging USD 500m over five years to bring AI-driven upgrades to airlines, airports, cruises and hospitality. NZ-India Links: A report ahead of Narendra Modi’s New Zealand visit says Kiwi Indians contribute $37bn to the economy and could help unlock benefits from the NZ–India free trade deal. Border Tech: The UK has made its Electronic Travel Authorisation mandatory for visa-free visitors from 85 countries, adding a digital clearance step before travel. Transport Safety: NZTA says hundreds of drivers will need to resit tests after concerns over licensing officers’ conduct, with more cases possible. Geopolitics: China’s rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific drew condemnation from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the US.