Category: transportation
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One Dead in Hamilton Car and Truck Collision
One person has died following a crash involving a car and truck in Hamilton today. Emergency services were alerted to the collision on Wairere Drive at Pukete Bridge around 2:30 PM. Sadly, an occupant of the car died at the…
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Serious Crash Blocks Wairere Drive in Hamilton
Wairere Drive in Hamilton is blocked following a serious crash this afternoon. Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle collision on Pukete Bridge around 2:30 PM. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified. Diversions are currently in place, and motorists are…
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One Dead in Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 1 in Sanson
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Sanson this morning. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene on Bulls Bridge at approximately 10:55 am. Despite the efforts of responders, one individual was pronounced dead…
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State Highway One Reopens After Two-Vehicle Crash
State Highway One near Hampden has partially reopened following an earlier two-vehicle crash this morning. One lane is now open, with traffic management in place for both north and south bound traffic. Motorists are advised that while traffic is moving,…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway One in Sanson
State Highway One is currently blocked in both directions near Sanson due to a serious crash involving two vehicles. The incident occurred around 10:55 am near Bulls Bridge. Emergency services responded to the scene. Diversions have been put in place,…
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SH1 Hampden Closed After Two-Vehicle Crash
State Highway One remains closed near Hampden after a two-vehicle crash occurred around 7:30 AM. The Serious Crash Unit is currently at the scene conducting an examination. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid this route as there are no diversions…
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State Highway 1 Blocked in Hampden Due to Two-Vehicle Crash
State Highway 1 is blocked near Mile Flat Road in Hampden after a two-vehicle crash occurred this morning. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 7:30 am. The highway is currently fully blocked with no diversions in place. Motorists…
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Eastern Hutt Road Closed After Serious Crash in Upper Hutt
Eastern Hutt Road in Upper Hutt is currently closed near the intersection with Fergusson Drive due to a crash. The single-vehicle incident was reported shortly before 6pm. One person has sustained critical injuries, and a second person has suffered serious…
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Fatal Electric Bicycle Crash in Rongotea
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash involving an electric bicycle on Banks Road in Rongotea early this morning. The incident occurred around 12:40 AM. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit conducted an…
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Hawke's Bay State Highways Face Disruptions Due to Cyclone Vaianu and Ongoing Roadworks
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is preparing for potential disruptions to the state highway network across the North Island due to Cyclone Vaianu, which is forecast to bring high winds and heavy rain this weekend. Contractors are undertaking preventative…
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Cyclist Dies in Lower Moutere Crash
One person has died following a crash in Lower Moutere this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a cyclist, occurred at the intersection of Edwards Road and Central Road and was reported just after 12:40pm. The cyclist died…
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Road Blocked in Lower Moutere After Serious Crash
Edwards Road in Lower Moutere is currently blocked at its intersection with Central Road due to a crash. The incident, involving a car and a cyclist, was reported shortly after 12:40 pm. Initial reports suggest that there have been serious…
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Auckland Motorway Closures Planned for Essential Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising Auckland motorists of overnight motorway closures scheduled from April 12 to April 17, 2026. These closures are necessary for essential improvements and maintenance work across various Auckland motorways. Work delayed by adverse…
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Kaimai Range Blocked by Truck Breakdowns, Causing Major Delays
State Highway 29, also known as the Kaimai Range, is currently blocked following a truck breakdown earlier this morning. Police were first alerted to a truck breakdown on the Matamata side of the summit around 7:50 am. Shortly after, at…
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State Highway 2 Maintenance Scheduled for April
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance work on State Highway 2 (SH2) in the Auckland region. The work is scheduled to take place on various sections of the highway between Sunday, April 12, and Wednesday, April 15,…
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State Highway 2 Blocked by Slip in Waioeka Gorge
State Highway 2 in the Waioeka Gorge, south of Opotiki, is blocked due to a slip that occurred overnight. Contractors are on site, and motorists are advised to take alternate routes. Additionally, surface flooding is noticeable in other areas of…
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Mount Smart Road Closed After Crash Brings Down Power Lines
Mount Smart Road in Onehunga is currently closed following a single-vehicle crash that resulted in power lines being brought down. The incident was reported to Police at 5:15 AM. Fortunately, no injuries have been sustained. Emergency crews are on-site working…
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Dunedin Southern Motorway Reopens After Digger Incident; Police Seek Information
The Dunedin Southern Motorway in Burnside has reopened following an incident this morning where a digger partially came off a truck, blocking multiple lanes. The motorway was closed in both directions between the Main South Road on-ramp and Caversham Valley…
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Dunedin Motorway Blocked After Digger Incident
The Dunedin Southern Motorway in Burnside is currently blocked in both directions following an incident where a digger partially came off the back of a truck. Police responded to the scene around 10:40 am. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.…
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New Zealand Easter Road Toll Reaches Three
The final road toll for New Zealand's Easter holiday weekend stands at three, according to an update from Superintendent Steve Greally, Director of Road Policing. This figure represents a reduction compared to previous years, with one less fatality than Easter…
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Motorcyclist Dies in Waipu Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on State Highway 1 in Waipu this morning. The incident occurred near the intersection with Waipu Gorge Road and was reported just before 9:40 am. The rider was pronounced dead at…
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Police Disrupt Anti-Social Road Users in Manawatū
Police have arrested four people and seized two vehicles during an operation targeting anti-social road users in Manawatū. The operation, named Operation Golf, was launched to disrupt dangerous driving activity. Police staff from Wellington, Whanganui, and Manawatū collaborated to interrupt…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Gantry Removal Tonight, Expect Delays
Motorists travelling north on State Highway 1 (SH1) after the Auckland Harbour Bridge are advised of a full northbound closure between Stafford Road and Onewa Road tonight, April 5, from midnight to 5am. The closure is for the removal of…
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Road Blocked in Manawatū Due to Anti-Social Road Users
The intersection of State Highway 1 and Rongotea Road in Manawatū is currently blocked as police respond to a gathering of anti-social road users. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and take alternative routes where possible.
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One Dead in Tasman Two-Vehicle Crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Tasman yesterday. The collision was reported around 2:45pm at the intersection of Coastal Highway (SH60) and Easton Loop. One person died at the scene, while a second individual sustained moderate injuries.…
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Serious Crash Closes SH60 in Tasman
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash located at the intersection of the Coastal Highway (SH60) and Easton Loop in Tasman. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 2:45 PM. Initial reports indicate that…
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Hawke's Bay State Highways Face Extensive Roadworks and Closures Through April
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay are advised to anticipate considerable disruptions on state highways throughout April due to a range of planned roadworks and maintenance projects. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has outlined several areas that will experience closures,…
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Police Urge Road Safety This Easter
New Zealand Police are maintaining a firm approach to unsafe driving behaviour this Easter holiday weekend, urging travellers to prioritize safety on the roads. Last Easter, four lives were lost, a decrease from seven the previous year. Superintendent Steve Greally,…
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Serious Crash Blocks Whitford Road Eastbound Lane
The eastbound lane of Whitford Road in Whitford is currently blocked due to a single vehicle crash that occurred this morning. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at 7:20 am. One individual has been transported to the hospital with…
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State Highway 5 Closed After Serious Two-Vehicle Crash
State Highway 5 in Tahorakuri Forest is closed after a serious two-vehicle crash. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 7:07 am. Injuries have been reported, and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised. Road closures are in…