Category: transportation
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Crash Causes Delays on SH1 Near Mata, Northland
A crash involving a vehicle towing a horse float has blocked one northbound lane on State Highway 1 near Mata, south of Whangārei. Police responded to the incident, which occurred around 9:15 am. While there are no reports of serious…
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Crash Closes Road in East Tāmaki, New Zealand
A crash in East Tāmaki has led to the closure of Springs Road, causing delays for motorists. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 8.18am. One person is reported to have sustained serious injuries, while three others are in…
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SH1 Reopens After Oakleigh Crash in Northland
State Highway 1 in Northland has reopened after a crash near Oakleigh this morning. The two-vehicle crash, involving a large truck, occurred after 6 a.m. Two people sustained moderate injuries and were taken to a hospital. Police appreciate motorists' cooperation.…
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Serious Crash Closes Dansey Road, Ngongotaha Valley
A serious two-vehicle crash in Ngongotaha Valley has closed Dansey Road. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 8am following reports of serious injuries. Traffic is being diverted onto State Highway 5. Motorists are advised to use alternative…
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Delays on SH1 Near North Mangapai After Truck Accident
A two-vehicle accident on Oakleigh Wharf Road, Northland, is causing significant delays on State Highway One between the North Mangapai Intersection and Mata. According to police, a large truck is blocking the road, and its removal may take considerable time.…
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Hawke’s Bay Police Seek Public Help to Stop Illegal Dirt Bike Riding
Hawke’s Bay Police are appealing to the public for information to curb unlawful dirt bike riding following recent incidents where a woman and a young boy were injured. Senior Sergeant Ross Smith described the behaviour of some dirt bike riders…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 12, Matakohe
A person has died in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 12, near Matakohe, New Zealand. The crash occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. west of Gallie Road. According to NZ Police, a full road closure was implemented while the Serious…
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Crash Causes Delays on State Highway 12, Matakohe
Delays are expected on State Highway 12, west of Gallid Road, Matakohe, following a crash reported around 1.15pm. Emergency services are at the scene where a car has left the road and landed in a ditch. Police have implemented traffic…
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Fatal Crash Closes Part of State Highway 1 in Timaru
A person died in a single-vehicle crash on Evans Street, State Highway 1, Timaru, prompting an investigation. Emergency services responded to the incident around 9.50am. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene, leading to the continued closure of part…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 in Timaru
A serious single-vehicle crash has closed State Highway 1 (Evans Street) in Timaru, Canterbury, between Pringle and Belfield streets. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 9.50am. The Serious Crash Unit is currently on-site conducting an examination. Consequently, the…
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Truck Breakdown Causes Delays on Rakaia River Bridge
A truck breakdown on the Rakaia River Bridge in Canterbury is causing delays for motorists. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 5:55 a.m. The truck is blocking the southbound lane. Drivers are urged to exercise caution as traffic…
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MetService Lifts Road Snowfall Warning for Lewis Pass
MetService has lifted the Road Snowfall Warning for Lewis Pass (SH7) issued earlier today. As of 10:31 am on Monday, May 19, 2025, snow is no longer expected to settle on the road. MetService encourages reproduction of this content with…
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Road Snowfall Warning Issued for Lewis Pass
MetService has issued a road snowfall warning for Lewis Pass (SH7), valid until 10:00 am today. Snow showers are expected near the summit, with potential accumulation of 1 to 2 cm above 800 metres. The warning, issued at 7:14 am…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Arthurs and Porters Pass
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for two passes in New Zealand. Arthurs Pass (SH73) may see snow flurries down to 800 metres early Monday morning, between 1:00am and 7:00am on May 19, 2025. However, little to no snow accumulation…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and Coromandel Peninsula
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northland, Auckland (excluding Great Barrier Island), and later for Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula north of Whangamata. Issued at 1:44pm on Sunday, May 18, 2025, the initial watch is valid…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Waipawa
A single-vehicle crash in Waipawa on Racecourse Road resulted in one fatality early this morning. Emergency services responded to the incident around 4.05am. The Serious Crash Unit has completed its examination of the scene, and investigations remain ongoing. Police Media…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Arthurs and Porters Pass
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Arthurs Pass and Porters Pass. For Arthurs Pass (SH73), the warning is valid for six hours, from 1:00am to 7:00am on Monday, May 19, 2025. Rain is expected to turn to snow on…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Wairoa Claims One Life
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on Kopu Road, Wairoa. Emergency services responded to the incident around 1:05 a.m. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has completed its examination of the crash…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Northland, Auckland and Coromandel
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northland, Auckland (excluding Great Barrier Island), the Coromandel Peninsula north of Whangamata and Great Barrier Island. The watch, issued by MetService at 8:16 am on Sunday, May 18, 2025, warns of a…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of southern and central New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong northwest gales expected. An active low-pressure system is moving east across the South Island late Saturday and early Sunday, while…
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Crash Closes Lanes on Christchurch Southern Motorway
A serious crash has closed the southern/western lanes of the Christchurch Southern Motorway (State Highway 76) at Wigram. The incident occurred near the Awatea Road bridge, between Curletts Road and Halswell Junction Road, around 6pm. Northern/eastern lanes are heavily congested.…
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Levin Fatal Crash Victim Identified as Joshua Eric Wilson
Police have identified Joshua Eric Wilson, 33, of Levin, as the victim of the two-vehicle crash on Oxford Street, Levin, on Monday, May 12. Police have expressed their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Crash Near Pahiatua
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash on State Highway 2 near Pahiatua yesterday afternoon. The collision, involving a flatbed truck carrying containers and a grey Mini hatchback, occurred around 3pm near the intersection with Avery Road. The…
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Kitten Found in Car Engine on Auckland Motorway
A woman in Auckland discovered a kitten nestled in the engine of her car after hearing unusual noises on her drive home from shopping at Sylvia Park. Auckland Motorways Manager, Senior Sergeant Scott Cunningham, reported that the woman heard 'meows'…
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Kopu Road Reopens After Medical Event
Kopu Road, between Kopu and Thames, has reopened after being closed earlier today due to a person found with serious injuries. Police have determined the incident was due to a medical event. The injured person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.…
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Severe Weather Warning Issued for Southern and Central New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService for parts of southern and central New Zealand. An active low-pressure system is expected to move across the South Island from the Tasman Sea late Saturday and early Sunday, bringing heavy…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 1, Putaruru
A truck driver has died after a crash on State Highway 1, Putaruru. Police were notified just after 7am that a truck had collided with a parked car near the intersection with Sholson Street. The truck driver was unresponsive when…
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Crash Partially Blocks State Highway 1 in Putaruru
A section of State Highway 1 in Putaruru is currently partially blocked due to a collision this morning. Police were alerted to the incident, involving a truck and a parked car, which occurred near the intersection of State Highway 1…
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Fatal Crash in Takanini Claims One Life
One person died in a crash in Takanini last night. Emergency services responded to the incident on Mill Road, which involved a vehicle and a dirtbike, just before 8:30 p.m. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The…
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Wairarapa Police Urge Public to Report Suspicious Activity Amid Car Theft Surge
Wairarapa Police are seeking public assistance to combat a surge in car thefts, with 29 vehicles stolen in the past two weeks. This increase is compared to 37 vehicles stolen in the two months leading up to May of the…