Category: transportation
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Fatal Crash South of Pahiatua
One person died following a two-vehicle collision south of Pahiatua on Thursday. Emergency services were called to the scene on State Highway 2 at around 3pm. The driver of one of the vehicles died at the scene. Police have reported…
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Two Arrested After Fleeing Driver Incident on Southern Motorway
Two individuals have been apprehended following a fleeing driver incident in South Auckland. According to Inspector Peter Raynes, the incident began around 4:30 p.m. when authorities received information about a stolen vehicle traveling north in the Pukekohe area. The vehicle…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2, Pahiatua
State Highway 2 south of Pahiatua is closed due to a serious two-vehicle crash that occurred around 3pm. Traffic is being diverted at Bridge Road to the south and Mangahao Road to the north. The Serious Crash Unit has been…
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Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman Dies in Hamilton City
A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a 30-year-old woman in Hamilton City this morning. The incident occurred when a vehicle struck a power pole on the corner of Ohaupo Road and Kahikatea Drive, where the woman was…
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Serious Crash Blocks Hamurana and Tauranga Direct Road
A serious crash involving a truck and a car near Hamurana Road and Tauranga Direct Road was reported to Police at 9.15am today. One person has sustained critical injuries, and another has serious injuries. The road is partially blocked, and…
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Truck Breakdown Causes Delays on State Highway 2, Aongatete
A truck breakdown on State Highway 2, Aongatete, is causing significant traffic delays. Police received reports around 8:15 am of the incident, which occurred in the northbound lane, approximately 500m north of Wright Road. No injuries have been reported. Motorists…
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Crash on Whangamoa Road Causes Delays
A single-vehicle crash on Whangamoa Road/State Highway 6 in Tasman is causing delays. Police were called to the scene at approximately 3:20 p.m. The driver is believed to have sustained serious injuries. Motorists should anticipate delays in the area. Further…
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Fatal Crash Near Takapau Claims One Life
A person died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Takapau this morning. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred just before 7:30 a.m. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit investigated,…
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Auckland Police Coax Runaway Horse With Grass
Police in East Auckland were called to Ravello Rise, Flat Bush, after a horse was spotted galloping along the street on Sunday night. Inspector Rakana Cook, Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, said that the officers' arrival spooked the horse,…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 Near Takapau
A serious two-vehicle crash near Takapau has closed State Highway 2 this morning. Police were alerted to the incident just before 7:30 a.m. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. Diversions are in place via Fraser Road and Marahakeke Road. The Serious…
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Martinborough Fatal Crash Enquiry Concluded
Police have concluded their investigation into a fatal collision in Martinborough on February 13, 2025, between a shared cycle and a car. One person died, and three others sustained serious injuries. Authorities have confirmed that no charges will be filed,…
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Police Arrest Two After Dangerous Driving Incident in Counties Manukau
A coordinated effort between road patrols and the Eagle helicopter led to the arrest of two individuals in Counties Manukau yesterday. The operation was initiated in response to concerns about dangerous driving. A dirt bike rider was apprehended after allegedly…
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Tutaekara Road Closed After Tractor Roll
Tutaekara Road is closed between Kopikopiko Road and Mangamaire Road after a tractor rolled around 12:40pm. According to the Police Media Centre, no injuries have been reported. The road is expected to be closed for several hours. Motorists are advised…
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Fatal Crash in Levin Claims One Life
A person died in a crash on Oxford Street, Levin, involving a truck and a van. Emergency services responded to the collision just before 7:20 a.m. One person died at the scene, and another was hospitalized with moderate injuries. The…
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Name Released in Fatal New Plymouth Crash
Police have released the name of the victim who died in a New Plymouth crash on April 12 as 73-year-old Dennis Norman Berridge, of Westown. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time," police said. Enquiries…
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Serious Crash in Levin Leaves One Critically Injured
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle crash on Oxford Street, Levin, just before 7:20 a.m. One person sustained critical injuries, and another is in moderate condition. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating, and the road is closed with diversions…
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Crash Blocks State Highway 1 Near Moerewa
A crash involving a truck and a car has blocked State Highway 1 near Moerewa, between Main Road and Hautapu Road. Police were notified of the incident at 8pm. One person is reported to have sustained serious injuries, another moderate…
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Fatal ATV Crash in Karapiro Leaves One Dead, Three Injured
One person died and three others were injured in an ATV crash on French Pass Road, Karapiro. Police were notified of the incident at 2:30 p.m. One person sustained critical injuries, another serious injuries, and a third moderate injuries. Police…
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Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Hastings
One person died and another suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Hastings overnight. Emergency services responded to the collision on Southampton Street West, near King Street South, around 12.20am. One driver died at the scene. The other was…
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Motorcyclist Dies After Crash on Auckland Southern Motorway
A motorcyclist has died following a crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway this afternoon. The person was taken to hospital in critical condition after the crash, but passed away a short time later. The Southern Motorway has now reopened and traffic…
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Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Auckland Motorway Crash
A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a crash involving a car on Auckland’s Southern Motorway. Emergency services responded to the incident at 3:10 PM. The crash has closed the northbound lanes between Market Road and the Wellington Street on-ramp.…
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Crash Blocks Auckland's Southern Motorway Northbound
A crash involving a car and a motorbike has blocked Auckland’s Southern Motorway northbound lanes near the Newmarket offramp. Police were alerted to the incident at 3.10pm. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes. As of now, there is no…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Te Arai
One person died in a single-vehicle crash in Te Arai overnight. Police were called to Mangawhai Road, between Braddick Road and Fairy Hill Road, around 11:15 p.m. and found a vehicle crashed into a tree. The sole occupant died at…
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Media Monitor: Nationwide Protests Erupt Over Pay Equity Laws
Radio New Zealand is reporting that nationwide protests have erupted over the government's sudden change to pay equity laws. RNZ said one protester stated, "I think they thought it would sneak through and no one would bat an eyelid but…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain Expected in North Island
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:51pm on Friday, May 9, 2025, for heavy rain affecting parts of the North Island. An active front is moving eastwards across the northeast of the North Island, bringing heavy…
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Slip Blocks State Highway 29 in Bay of Plenty
State Highway 29 is currently blocked due to a slip near the lookout on the Kaimai ranges. The road closure affects motorists traveling between the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions. Authorities advise travelers to seek alternative routes or postpone…
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Sumner: Jens Lauritz Christensen Dies in Crash
Jens Lauritz Christensen, 76, of Sumner, died in a crash on Lake Sumner Road on April 27, New Zealand Police have reported. Police offer condolences to those close to him. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. The…
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Name Released in Fatal Mamaku Crash
Police have named Paul John Coleman, 52, of Melville, as the man who died in a crash on State Highway 5, Mamaku, on April 22. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. Police extend their thoughts to those…
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Cromwell Man Identified in Fatal Crash
Police have named Mitchell Douglas McLeary, 26, of Cromwell, as the man who died in a crash on Cromwell-Clyde Road on March 11. Police offer condolences to his family. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation, according to…
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Media Monitor: MetService Issues Thunderstorm Watches
MetService is reporting that severe thunderstorm watches have been issued for several regions. It said Auckland, including Great Barrier Island, faces a moderate risk of downpours with potential flash flooding and hazardous driving conditions until 7 p.m. The Coromandel Peninsula…