Tag: traffic
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Serious Crash on Wairere Drive, Hamilton
Police are responding to a serious crash on Wairere Drive in Hamilton, involving a car and a truck. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM between Pukete and River roads, and has resulted in one person sustaining critical injuries, with several…
Law EnforcementDisasters HamiltonWairere DriveSerious CrashCar and TruckEmergency ServicesPoliceTrafficNew Zealand Police
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Southern Motorway Lanes Reopen After Otara Crash
Northbound lanes on the Southern Motorway in Otara have reopened following a three-vehicle crash that occurred around 7:25 AM. The incident had blocked lanes, causing delays for morning commuters. Police confirmed the scene has been cleared and thanked motorists for…
Law EnforcementTransportation Southern MotorwayOtaraCounties ManukauCrashTrafficNew Zealand PoliceRoad Safety
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Waihola Highway Reopens After Morning Crash
Waihola Highway in the Clutha District has reopened after a crash this morning caused the road to close. Police extended their thanks to motorists for their patience during the disruption.
Law EnforcementTransportation Waihola HighwayClutha DistrictRoad ClosureTrafficCrashNew Zealand PolicePublic Safety
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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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New North Road in Kingsland Reopens After Crash
New North Road in Kingsland, Auckland, has reopened to traffic in both directions following a lunchtime crash. Police inquiries into the cause of the crash are ongoing. Motorists are urged to drive carefully this Christmas Eve to ensure safe arrival…
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Tawa On-Ramp Reopens After Crash
The Tawa northbound on-ramp on State Highway 1, which was closed due to a single-vehicle crash this morning, has now been reopened. Police have expressed their gratitude to motorists for their patience during the closure.
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for January 6
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) between Lincoln Road and Brigham Creek roundabout on Tuesday, January 6, between 10pm and 5am. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the work is weather dependent and…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments AucklandMotorway MaintenanceState Highway 16NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTrafficLincoln RoadBrigham CreekNZTA Auckland
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Auckland Motorway Closures: SH1 Maintenance Disrupts Travel
Auckland motorists should prepare for disruptions as essential maintenance leads to closures on State Highway 1 (SH1). NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced a series of closures to facilitate urgent road surface repairs and wire rope barrier maintenance. Closures…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for December
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight closures and detours on State Highway 1 (SH1) due to essential maintenance work. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that the work will occur at various locations between December 14th and 18th, from…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments AucklandState Highway 1SH1RoadworksTrafficNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiDruryNZTA Auckland
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for December
Auckland residents should prepare for overnight closures and detours on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Silverdale and Warkworth due to scheduled maintenance work. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that paving activities will necessitate full closures and ramp restrictions…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments AucklandState Highway 1SilverdaleWarkworthTrafficRoadworksNZ Transport AgencyNZTA Auckland
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Auckland Harbour Bridge to Undergo Essential Maintenance Over Summer
Auckland Harbour Bridge will undergo essential maintenance over the summer holiday period, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced. The work includes annual resurfacing on the southbound clip-on lanes between Friday, December 26, 2025, and Monday, January 5, 2026. During…
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Truck Crash Causes Delays on State Highway 1 Near Orewa
A truck crash on the Northern Motorway near the Millwater off-ramp, Orewa, has led to significant delays for motorists. The incident was reported to police just after 11.30am. According to the New Zealand Police, there have been no reports of…
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Auckland Motorway Closures Planned for November 23-28, 2025
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight motorway closures from November 23-28, 2025, as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertakes essential improvements. Closures will primarily occur between 9pm and 5am, unless stated otherwise. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late November
Auckland residents should prepare for motorway maintenance work set to take place in late November. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that essential maintenance will affect State Highway 1 (SH1) and the Papakura interchange. From November 23 to 24,…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for Late November
Auckland residents should prepare for disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1). The work is scheduled to take place between November 23 and 27, with various closures and detours in…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments AucklandMotorway MaintenanceState Highway 1NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTrafficRoad ClosuresDetoursNZTA Auckland
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance to Cause Disruptions
Auckland residents should anticipate disruptions due to essential maintenance work on State Highway 20 (SH20). NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced a series of closures and detours to facilitate these improvements. The maintenance, which includes the installation of new…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments AucklandState Highway 20NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiRoad closuresTrafficMaintenanceTransportNZTA Auckland
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November
Auckland motorists should prepare for upcoming maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) in November, according to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. The work will take place at two locations. On Monday, November 17, maintenance will occur at Wainui Road…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments AucklandMotorway MaintenanceState Highway 1NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTrafficRoad closuresOteha Valley RoadNZTA Auckland
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Crash Closes Lanes on Auckland Harbour Bridge
A crash on the Auckland Harbour Bridge has caused disruption this morning, with emergency services attending the scene. Police responded to the single-vehicle incident at approximately 11:17 am. As a result, northbound lanes two and three have been closed to…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for November 10-11
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight disruptions as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) between the Ellerslie interchange and Symonds Street (CMJ). The work is scheduled for Monday, November 10 and Tuesday,…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaState Governments AucklandState Highway 1EllerslieSymonds StreetRoad closuresNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiTrafficNZTA Auckland
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Tāmaki Drive to Close Temporarily for Hīkoi
Auckland's Tāmaki Drive will be partially closed on Tuesday, October 28, to ensure the safety of road users during a planned hīkoi. The eastbound lane will be closed between Ōkahu Bay and The Strand in Parnell from 11:45 am until…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationSocial Issues Tāmaki DriveAucklandHīkoiRoad ClosureŌkahu BayParnellTrafficNew Zealand Police
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Police Urge Caution on Roads This Labour Weekend
New Zealand Police are urging road users to exercise caution during the upcoming Labour Weekend, emphasizing the potential consequences of endangering themselves or others on the road. Superintendent Steve Greally, Director: Road Policing, stated that police will be highly visible…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement Labour WeekendNew Zealand PoliceRoad SafetySteve GreallyWaka KotahiJourney PlannerTraffic
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Crash Blocks State Highway 1 South of Picton
State Highway 1 south of Picton is blocked in both lanes due to a three-vehicle crash reported around 2:50 PM. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Further details can be found on the NZ Police app.
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Vehicle Stranded in Flood Waters Near Tokoroa
A vehicle became stuck in flood waters north of Tokoroa, on Old Taupō Road between Wiltsdown and Matanuku Roads. According to police, the vehicle's occupants are safely out. Motorists are advised to avoid the area due to the high flood…
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Kingston Garston Highway Reopens After Crash
The Kingston Garston Highway (SH6) has partially reopened following a serious crash around 11 a.m. just south of Kingston. One lane is now open to traffic. The crash initially blocked the road, causing delays for motorists. Three people with minor…
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Crash Blocks Hawke's Bay Expressway Southbound Lane
The southbound lane of the Hawke’s Bay Expressway, between Links Road and Evenden Road, is currently blocked due to a crash reported just before 10 a.m. today. The incident involved a single vehicle, and authorities have confirmed that no injuries…
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Waikato Expressway Northbound Lanes Reopened
The New Zealand Police have announced that the northbound lanes of the Waikato Expressway, which were blocked between Cambridge Road and Tauwhare Road, have now been reopened to traffic. Police have expressed their gratitude to the public for their cooperation…
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Northern Lanes of Southern Motorway Reopen After Crash
The northern lanes of the Southern Motorway, Goodwood Heights, have reopened following an earlier crash. Police appreciate motorists' patience while the scene was cleared. Holly McKay from NZ Police said, “Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Planned for October
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight closures on State Highway 1 (SH1) due to maintenance work. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that closures and detours will be in place between the Ramarama and Papakura interchanges. On Sunday 5…
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Great South Road in Ngāruawāhia Closed for Repairs
Great South Road near Starr Road in Ngāruawāhia is currently closed to traffic due to repairs on an electrical pole transformer. Police advise motorists to avoid the area. The closure is in place to ensure the safety of all road…
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State Highway 2 Blocked at Whakamārama
State Highway 2 is blocked at the intersection with Pahoia Road in Whakamārama, due to fallen power poles and trees. No injuries have been reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Diversions are in place, but…
WeatherTransportationDisasters State Highway 2Pahoia RoadWhakamāramaTrafficRoad BlockagePower PolesTreesNew Zealand Police