Category: transportation
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Civil Aviation Authority and Aviation Community Advisory Group Joint Meeting
A joint meeting between the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Aviation Community Advisory Group (ACAG) convened on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Asteron Centre in Wellington. Attendees included Qwilton Biel, Mark Blanchard, Bob Henderson, Don McCracken, Michael Robinson,…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsFederal Government
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Malibu Monsoon Boat Engines Fuel Line Recalled Due to Leakage Risk
A fuel line used in Malibu Monsoon M5Di and M6Di boat engines is being recalled due to the risk of fuel leakage. The RB Royal Industries, Inc branded fuel line, part number E010022 with batch codes ‘07-06-02' and '07-07-2022', was…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued for central and southern New Zealand, with an active front bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The front is expected to move onto the South Island tonight and track north, reaching the North…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued for central and southern New Zealand, with heavy rain and strong winds expected. An active front is moving onto the South Island today, preceded by north to northwest gales, and will track slowly…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 10:16am on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, for central and southern New Zealand. An active front, preceded by north to northwest gales, is moving onto the South Island today and is…
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Woburn Road in Lower Hutt Reopens After Crash
Woburn Road in Lower Hutt has reopened after an earlier crash. Police have thanked motorists for their patience during the road closure. Further details and images are available on the NZ Police app or website.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw Enforcement Woburn RoadLower HuttCrashRoad ClosureNZ PoliceAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Public Assistance Leads to Arrest of Fleeing Driver in Waikato
Waikato Police have expressed their gratitude to the public for their assistance in locating and apprehending a dangerous fleeing driver, who was arrested after allegedly crashing into two vehicles at Ōhaupō. The incident unfolded after police received multiple 111 calls…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues WaikatoPoliceŌhaupōHuntlyHamiltonDangerous DrivingArrestNew Zealand Police
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Car Crash Closes Woburn Road Northbound Lane in Lower Hutt
A car crash has closed the northbound lane of Woburn Road in Lower Hutt, Wellington. Emergency services were notified at approximately 7:30 am following reports that a car had rolled over. The extent of any injuries is currently unknown. The…
TransportationLaw Enforcement Car CrashWoburn RoadLower HuttWellingtonEmergency ServicesTraffic DisruptionNew Zealand Police
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Wellington City Council Announces Bus Route Plans and Recognizes Animal Control Officer
Wellington City Council has announced several updates, including recognizing Animal Control Officer Emily Aitkenhead for fostering over 50 dogs. Aitkenhead, who has a background ranging from dog grooming to training German Shepherds, dedicates her time to providing a safe and…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesAustralasiaTransportationLocal Government
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Rotorua Police Seek Information on Motorcyclist in Fatal Collision
Rotorua Police are renewing their appeal for information to identify the motorcyclist involved in a fatal collision on Edmund Road on June 15, which resulted in the death of 24-year-old Paige Johnson from Rotorua. Detective Senior Sergeant Mark van Kempen…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportation RotoruaNew Zealand Policefatal collisionmotorcyclePaige JohnsonCrime StoppersKawasaki Ninja
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Crash Closes State Highway 3 at Ōhaupō
A three-vehicle crash has closed State Highway 3 in Ōhaupō at the West Road intersection. The incident occurred around 12:10pm. Authorities have reported no serious injuries. Detours are active via Forkert Road for northbound traffic and Kaipaki Road for southbound…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 9:46am on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, indicating heavy rain and northwest gales for central and southern New Zealand. An active front, preceded by strong north to northwest gales, is expected…
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Severe Weather Watch: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued for central and southern New Zealand, with an active front bringing heavy rain and strong winds from Wednesday through Friday. The MetService warns that some watches may be upgraded to warnings, and additional…
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SH1 Rototuna North Reopens After Incident
State Highway One near Ennion Rise in Rototuna North has reopened after an earlier incident. The road was closed this afternoon, causing disruption for motorists. Police have thanked the public for their cooperation during the closure. "Police would like to…
TransportationLaw Enforcement State Highway OneRototuna NorthRoad ReopenedTrafficNew Zealand PoliceEnnion RiseWaikato
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State Highway 1 Blocked in Rototuna North
State Highway 1 near Ennion Rise in Rototuna North is currently blocked due to an incident. Police are at the scene. Motorists are advised to anticipate delays and, where possible, use alternative routes. Further updates will be available on the…
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South Island Braces for Heavy Rain and Gales
The South Island of New Zealand is bracing for severe weather as an active front approaches, bringing heavy rain and strong northwest gales from Wednesday through Friday. MetService has issued Severe Weather Watches for several regions and warns of potential…
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Serious Crash Closes Auckland's Great North Road
Auckland's Great North Road in Glen Eden is closed following a serious multi-vehicle crash between Brandon Road and Westech Place. Police were notified around 4:30 pm. Diversions are in place as the road is closed. Authorities have indicated there are…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 East, Waimana
State Highway 2 East is closed between Stanley Road and Fraser Road, Waimana, Bay of Plenty, following a serious two-vehicle crash this morning. Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 11:30 am. Initial reports suggest that there have been…
TransportationLaw EnforcementDisasters State Highway 2 EastWaimanaBay of PlentyTraffic IncidentRoad ClosureNew Zealand PoliceCrash
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Passenger Critically Injured in Stoke Car Crash
A passenger is critically injured after a car crash in Stoke early Sunday morning. Police were called to the scene on Main Road Stoke around 5.20am following reports that a car had collided with a trailer. The injured passenger was…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 Near Pukehina
State Highway 2 near Otamarakau Valley Road, Pukehina, is closed following a serious two-vehicle crash this morning. Police were alerted to the incident at around 10am. The crash has resulted in injuries. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes as…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in East Tamaki
A person died in a single-vehicle crash on Springs Road, East Tamaki, last night. Emergency services responded around 10:40 p.m. to reports of a rolled vehicle. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Police are investigating the…
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Four Apprehended After Stolen Vehicle Crashes in Manukau
Four individuals were apprehended after a stolen vehicle crashed in Manukau this afternoon. At approximately 3 p.m., police spotted the stolen vehicle on Portage Road in Otahuhu. The Eagle police helicopter tracked the vehicle as it headed south toward Manukau,…
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Delays on Southern Motorway
A four-car collision on the Southern Motorway near the Highbrook off-ramp has resulted in significant delays for northbound motorists. The nose-to-tail crash occurred at approximately 2:25 pm, injuring two people. One person sustained moderate injuries, while the other was seriously…
TransportationLaw Enforcement Southern MotorwayHighbrookOtaraCounties ManukauTraffic CollisionNew Zealand PoliceAccident
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Traffic Diversions in Hamilton Following Crash
Southbound traffic in Hillcrest, Hamilton, faces diversions today after a single-vehicle crash involving a power pole on Cambridge Road around 6:30 am. No injuries were reported, but contractors are expected to spend most of the day repairing the power lines.…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Names Top Electric and Hybrid Cars for 2025
Consumer NZ is reporting its experts have compiled a buying guide and test results to compare the best electric and hybrid cars of 2025. It said the guide makes it easy to find vehicles that are affordable to run and…
BusinessScience & TechnologyAustralasiaEconomyEnvironmentTransportation
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MetService: Snow Unlikely on Milford Road (SH94) This Morning
MetService issued a road snowfall warning for Milford Road (SH94) at 7:17 am on Friday, June 20, 2025. The forecast indicates that snow is unlikely on the road this morning. MetService encourages the reproduction of this content with attribution. However,…
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Crash Closes State Highway 6/Lightband Road, Hope
State Highway 6/Lightband Road in Hope is closed after a two-vehicle crash near Clover Road, which was reported just after 8:30 p.m. Initial reports indicate serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, as the road is expected to…
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Crash Closes State Highway 58/Paremata Road
A two-vehicle crash closed State Highway 58/Paremata Road between James Cook Drive and Joseph Banks Drive. The incident, reported just before 7:35 p.m., resulted in serious injuries to one person. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays,…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Serious Crash on State Highway 60, Mapua
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 60, near Mapua Drive. The incident occurred around 2pm on Thursday, June 19th. Two individuals were hospitalized, with one in critical condition. Tasman Police are urging anyone…
Law EnforcementTransportation New Zealand PoliceTasmanState Highway 60MapuaTraffic CollisionWitness AppealCCTV
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Road Snowfall Warning Issued for Milford Road
A road snowfall warning has been issued for Milford Road (SH94) by MetService, valid for 13 hours from 7:00pm Thu 19 Jun to 8:00am Fri 20 Jun. Snow is possible in heavy showers or thunderstorms from this evening to Friday…