Category: transportation
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Serious Crash Closes Southland Road
Fairfax-Isla Bank Road in Isla Bank, Southland, is closed at the intersection of Isla Bank-Flints Bush Road due to a serious crash this morning. The incident, involving two vehicles, was reported to emergency services around 8:40 am. The Serious Crash…
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State Highway 29A Closed Due to Diesel Spill
State Highway 29A in Tauranga is currently closed in both directions due to a diesel spill near Oropi Road. Traffic is being diverted while the spill is cleared. Motorists are advised to exercise caution on surrounding roads, anticipate delays, and…
Law EnforcementTransportation Diesel SpillState Highway 29ATaurangaBay of PlentyRoad ClosureTraffic DiversionPublic SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Auckland SH1 Northbound Link Closed Tonight for Urgent Repairs
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking urgent barrier maintenance on Auckland's state highway network tonight, March 9. A closure is scheduled for State Highway 1 (SH1) northbound to SH16 westbound link from 10 PM to 5 AM. This closure…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 1State Highway 16Waka KotahiMotorway MaintenanceRoad ClosureTrafficNZTA Auckland
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Waikato Expressway Reopens After Serious Crash
All lanes on the Waikato Expressway have reopened following an earlier crash on State Highway 1, Mercer. One person was transported to hospital in a serious condition after the single-vehicle incident. Three other individuals sustained minor to moderate injuries. Police…
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Serious Crash on Waikato Expressway Causes Delays
Motorists are advised to expect delays following a serious crash on the Waikato Expressway. Emergency services are responding to a single-vehicle incident on State Highway 1, Mercer, reported just before 2pm. Early indications suggest one person has sustained serious injuries,…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Gantry Removal to Cause Northbound Closures
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced planned maintenance work on Auckland's State Highway 1 (SH1) that will affect the Auckland Harbour Bridge. On Easter Sunday night, April 5, 2026, a sign gantry on the northbound lanes of SH1,…
Transportation Auckland Harbour BridgeState Highway 1Easter SundayMaintenanceRoad ClosureHeavy VehiclesDetourNZTA Auckland
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Serious Crash on SH1 North of Taihape Causes Road Disruption
Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Spooners Hill Road, north of Taihape. Two individuals have reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the incident. The road is currently obstructed due to…
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Milton Highway Crash Blocks Road, Causes Delays
Milton Highway, also known as State Highway 1, is currently blocked due to a crash involving a truck and a car. The incident occurred just before 9 am this morning, near the intersection of Adams Flat Road and Milton Highway.…
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SH1 Bombay Crash Causes Delays
State Highway One in Bombay, Counties Manukau, has been reduced to a single northbound lane following a crash earlier this morning. The incident, involving a car and a truck, was reported to police at 7:12 am near the Beaver Road…
Law EnforcementTransportation State Highway OneBombayCrashTraffic DelaysPoliceCounties ManukauRoad IncidentNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash Closes SH1 North of Tūrangi
One person has died following a fatal crash on State Highway 1, just north of Tūrangi, near Rawhira Road. The New Zealand Police have confirmed the incident and stated that the road remains closed. Diversions are currently in place around…
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State Highway 1 Closed South of Motutere After Serious Crash
State Highway 1 has been closed just south of Motutere following a two-vehicle crash. The incident occurred near Rawhira Road and was reported shortly after 1:10 PM. Initial reports suggest that there are serious injuries resulting from the collision. Authorities…
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One Dead in Serious Coast Road Crash
One person has died following a serious crash on Coast Road, Karitane, earlier today. Police were called to the scene at approximately 9:25 am. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has conducted an…
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Driver Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash in Dome Valley
Police have confirmed that the sole occupant of a vehicle involved in a crash in Dome Valley yesterday has died at the scene. The single-vehicle collision was reported to emergency services around 6:45 PM. The road was reopened to traffic…
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One Dead in Foxton Shannon Road Motorcycle Crash
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a crash on Foxton Shannon Road. Emergency services were called to the scene around 9:40am after reports of a single motorcycle accident. The rider sadly died at the scene. The road…
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Serious Crash Closes Foxton Shannon Road
Foxton Shannon Road is currently blocked following a serious crash involving a single vehicle. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, located between Himatangi Block Road and Poplar Road, at approximately 9:40 am. Initial reports indicate that serious injuries have…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 1 in Dome Valley
State Highway 1 near L Phillips Road in Dome Valley is blocked following a serious single-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services at approximately 6:45 PM. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. Motorists are being turned around…
Law EnforcementTransportation State Highway 1Dome ValleyTraffic AlertSerious CrashRoad ClosureNew Zealand PoliceEmergency Services
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Continue Through March
Roadworks are set to continue across Hawke's Bay's state highway network through March, with several routes experiencing overnight closures, daytime delays, and temporary speed restrictions. Motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly. State Highway 2 (SH2) will see significant…
Transportation Hawke's BayState Highway 2RoadworksTraffic ManagementAsphaltingBridge RepairRoad ConstructionNZ Transport Agency
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Auckland Motorways to Undergo Overnight Closures for Essential Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising motorists in Auckland of significant overnight closures on various motorways between Sunday, March 8, and Friday, March 13, 2026. These closures are necessary for essential improvements and maintenance work. All closures are…
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State Highway 1 Blocked North of Levin Due to Two-Vehicle Crash
State Highway 1, near Poroutawhao, is blocked in both directions following a two-vehicle crash. Police were notified of the incident at approximately 10:45 am. The road remains closed while emergency services attend the scene. Initial reports indicate that two individuals…
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Dangerous Driver Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Albany
A dangerous driver who allegedly stole a car and drove it through Albany while intoxicated is now facing a raft of charges. Police were notified late last night that a vehicle had been stolen from Channel View Road, Takapuna. The…
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Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Shenandoah Highway
Emergency services are currently responding to a single-vehicle crash on Shenandoah Highway, State Highway 65, in the Tasman region. Police were called to the scene around midday today. Initial reports indicate that two individuals have sustained moderate injuries and are…
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Police Impound Vehicles, Charge Drivers After Funeral Procession
Police have impounded seven vehicles and summoned four drivers to court, with charges pending for three others, following a gang-related funeral procession. The operation monitored a convoy travelling between Ōtara and Manukau Memorial Gardens in Wiri on February 5. Inspector…
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Bridgestone Recalls Duravis Tyre Model Due to Safety Concerns
Bridgestone has issued a recall for its Duravis Tyre R660 Eco 215/65R16C 109/107T model. The company states the tyre is more susceptible to cuts and partial penetrations than expected, particularly in rugged and wet conditions. In a small number of…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 in Te Kamo
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1 near Te Kamo, Northland. Police were called to the scene involving a single vehicle at approximately 3:50 PM. Initial reports indicate that one person has sustained serious injuries.…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 Northbound in Meremere
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Meremere, involving a car and a motorbike. Police were called to the scene at 1:45 PM, and initial reports indicate serious injuries. State Highway 1 is closed…
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Motorcyclist Who Fled Police and Hid Among Football Fans Faces Court
A 32-year-old man is set to appear in Waitākere District Court on Friday after allegedly fleeing police on a motorcycle. The incident occurred last night around 6pm when police on State Highway 16 in the Huapai area observed a motorcycle…
Law EnforcementTransportation MotorcyclePolice PursuitHuapaiSpeedingCourt AppearancePublic SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Robbery Victim After Arrests at Ellerslie Train Station
Auckland City Police are appealing for the victim of an aggravated robbery at Ellerslie Train Station to come forward. The incident occurred this afternoon, leading to the arrest of six individuals. According to Sergeant Tim Roberts of Mt Wellington Police,…
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Serious Crash Closes SH1 Whakapara
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Whakapara, Northland, which occurred this morning. The two-vehicle collision was reported to Police around 6:50 AM. Initial reports indicate that two individuals have sustained serious injuries. State…
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One Dead in State Highway 1 Crash in Taihape
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1 in Taihape, north of Spooners Hill. Police were alerted at 7:25 a.m. yesterday morning to a car that had veered off the road and entered the Hautapu River. Upon…
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One Dead Following Serious Two-Vehicle Crash in Middlemarch
One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash in Middlemarch on February 18. Emergency services were called to State Highway 87 at approximately 2:15 PM after reports of the collision. One individual was transported to the hospital with critical…