Category: transportation
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One Dead in Hillsborough Crash
One person has died following a crash in Hillsborough last night. Police were called around 6:30 p.m. to the intersection of Frederick Street and Belfast Street, where a vehicle reportedly hit a parked car and flipped. Despite the efforts of…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 25 in Orongo
State Highway 25 in Orongo, Hauraki, is currently closed in both directions following a serious crash involving two vehicles. Police were alerted to the incident near Orongo Corner around 2:30 PM. Initial reports indicate that serious injuries have occurred. Diversions…
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Crash Blocks Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
A crash involving a single motorbike has blocked the Glenorchy-Queenstown Road at Mount Creighton. The incident, reported around 2pm, has closed the road in both directions with no diversions available. Authorities are urging motorists to delay travel and avoid the…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Network Faces Extensive Roadworks
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay are advised to anticipate considerable disruptions across the state highway network as a series of roadworks are scheduled from Saturday, February 21, to Friday, February 27, 2026, and beyond. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)…
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Auckland Motorway Closures Planned for Overnight Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising Auckland motorists of overnight motorway closures scheduled from Sunday, February 22, to Friday, February 27, 2026. These closures are necessary for essential motorway improvements and maintenance work. Any work delayed by adverse…
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Police name man who died in Buckland crash
Police can now name the man who died following a fatal crash on Logan Road, Buckland on February 9. He was Mark Richard Gerring, 67, of Pukekohe. Police extend their thoughts to his family and friends during this difficult time.…
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New Zealand Police Expand Roadside Drug Testing After Initial Success
Roadside drug testing, implemented in Wellington in mid-December 2025, has been deemed a valuable road safety tool by New Zealand Police. Over 300 screening tests have been conducted, resulting in seven infringements issued as of February 18, 2026. Superintendent Steve…
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Crash Blocks Lane on State Highway 2 in Petone
One lane on State Highway 2, northbound, in Petone is currently blocked due to a crash this morning. Police responded to a single-vehicle incident where a truck collided with the median barrier at approximately 7:50 am. Fortunately, no injuries have…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Late February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on State Highway 2 (SH2) in Auckland from February 22 to February 26, 2026. The work will occur nightly between 9pm and 5am and may impact several sections…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Late February
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced essential maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland, scheduled to take place from Sunday, February 22 to Thursday, February 26. The work will affect Tristram Avenue, the Auckland Harbour Bridge,…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 1Motorway MaintenanceAuckland Harbour BridgeTristram AvenueRoad ClosuresTransportNZTA Auckland
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Home Invader Apprehended in Stolen Vehicle Near Te Awamutu
Waikato West Police have arrested a burglar who broke into a home and stole the victim’s car and belongings during the night. The incident occurred shortly before 11pm when the victim was woken by intruders searching the property. The burglars…
Law EnforcementTransportation Waikato West PoliceTe AwamutuBurglaryVehicle TheftArrestCrime PreventionNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash in Kaiwaka Reopens State Highway 1
State Highway 1 in Kaiwaka has now reopened after a serious crash occurred this morning. One person was transported to hospital in a serious condition and remains under care. Police have thanked motorists for their patience during the clearing of…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 in Kaiwaka
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Kaiwaka, Northland. The single-vehicle incident was reported to Police at 7:35 AM. Initial reports indicate that there are serious injuries. State Highway 1 is currently closed between…
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Serious Crash Closes SH87 Near Clarks Junction
State Highway 87 near Clarks Junction in Otago is closed following a serious crash involving two vehicles. The incident occurred around 2:15 PM today between Rocklands Road and Johnson Road. The driver of one of the vehicles has been transported…
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Serious Crash in Māngere East Involves Truck and Pedestrian
Police are responding to a serious crash in Māngere East that occurred just before midday at the intersection of Savill Drive and Massey Road. The incident involved a truck and a pedestrian. The pedestrian has been taken to Middlemore Hospital…
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Police Release Name of Fatal Crash Victim in Matamata
Police can release the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on Puketutu Road, Matamata, on Sunday 1 February. He was Jonathan Marc Fairfax-Brown, 49, from Mount Maunganui. Police extend condolences to Jonathan’s loved ones. Enquiries into…
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One Dead in Glen Eden Two-Vehicle Crash
Auckland, NZ – One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Glen Eden last night. The collision occurred at the intersection of Hepburn and Great North roads and was reported to police around 11:12 p.m. Emergency services responded to…
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State Highway Closures in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti Due to Severe Weather
State highways in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti are experiencing closures and disruptions as the regions brace for severe weather. The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is closely monitoring the situation, with MetService issuing Orange warnings for strong winds and heavy rain.…
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Serious Crash in Merivale Closes Heaton Street
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on Heaton Street in Merivale. The incident occurred between Allister Avenue and Circuit Street. Police were alerted to the crash around 5:50 PM. Initial reports indicate that one…
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Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti State Highways Face Potential Closures Amidst Severe Weather Warnings
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is closely monitoring severe weather conditions impacting Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti, with heavy rains and strong winds prompting updated warnings from MetService. Residents and travellers are strongly advised to avoid non-essential journeys as conditions…
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Old Coach Road in Gore Reopens After Two-Vehicle Crash
Old Coach Road in Gore has reopened after a two-vehicle crash occurred earlier today. The New Zealand Police Media Centre issued a statement confirming the road's reopening and expressed gratitude to motorists for their patience during the incident. The police…
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Man Dies After Vehicle Submerged in Floodwaters on SH39
A man has died after his vehicle became submerged in floodwaters while travelling on State Highway 39 overnight. Emergency services were alerted by a member of the public around 9:15 PM to a submerged car near the intersection with Kiwi…
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Waikato Police Warn Drivers of Flooded Roads
Police are urging motorists in the Waikato to drive with extreme caution and avoid attempting to cross flooded roads. Several local roads and highways across the district have been shut down due to heavy rain. Closures include State Highway 39…
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Old Coach Road Closed After Two-Vehicle Crash
Old Coach Road in Gore is currently closed following a two-vehicle collision that occurred around 6am this morning. The crash, which involved a car and a truck with a trailer, prompted a response from emergency services. Police are on the…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Scheduled for February 2026
Planned roadworks across Hawke's Bay's state highway network are set to cause disruptions for motorists throughout February 2026. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced a series of maintenance and renewal projects, including resealing, bridge repairs, and overpass construction,…
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One Dead, Three Injured in Hurunui Crash
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a crash in Hurunui this morning. The single-vehicle incident occurred on Karaka Road / State Highway 7 and was reported around 6:40 am. Despite the efforts of emergency services, one person…
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Auckland Motorways to Undergo Overnight Closures for Essential Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced a series of overnight closures on Auckland's motorways from February 14 to February 20, 2026. These closures are necessary for essential improvements and maintenance work. All closures are scheduled to begin at…
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Woodhill Intersection Reopens After Crash
Police have confirmed that all lanes have reopened following an earlier crash at the intersection of Western Hills Drive and Maunu Road in Woodhill, Northland. The incident caused temporary lane closures, impacting traffic flow in the area. Authorities have thanked…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 7 in Canterbury
State Highway 7 in Waikari, Canterbury, is currently blocked following a single-vehicle crash. The incident occurred between McRaes and Mt Alexander Roads. Emergency services were alerted to the crash around 6:40 am. Initial reports indicate that there have been serious…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) in Auckland throughout February. The work will impact several sections of the motorway, with specific closures and detours in place. From Wednesday, February 18,…