Category: transportation
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Aotea Quay and SH1 On-Ramp Reopen After Incident
Aotea Quay and the State Highway 1 on-ramp have reopened after an earlier crash and subsequent diesel spill. Authorities have thanked motorists for their patience during the closure.
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Wellington Road Closures After Fuel Truck Crash
Aotea Quay in Wellington and the northbound on-ramp for State Highway 1 are closed following a crash involving a fuel truck. The incident occurred around 2:45 am, resulting in a diesel spill onto the roadway. Police have stated that road…
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East Coast Road Closed After Serious Single-Vehicle Crash
East Coast Road near Stillwater, Auckland, has been closed by police between Wilks Road and Bawden Road following a single-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services just after 3pm. One person sustained serious injuries and is currently being…
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Fiordland Rescue Underscores Boating Preparedness
A recent rescue in a remote Fiordland location has emphasized the importance of preparedness for boaters. Two men on a fishing and diving trip south of Milford Sound were stranded Saturday night when their recreational boat experienced mechanical failure. They…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 24/Tauranga Road
State Highway 24/Tauranga Road has been closed following a two-vehicle crash reported at approximately 9:45 AM. Initial reports indicate that there are serious injuries resulting from the incident. The road is currently closed in the vicinity of Old Te Aroha…
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Jones Road, Rolleston Closed After Serious Crash
Jones Road in Rolleston has been closed following a single-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to police shortly after 7:45am this morning. Early indications suggest that there have been serious injuries as a result of the crash. Police are advising…
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Auckland Intersection Closed Due to Emergency Incident
Auckland motorists are being rerouted due to a road closure at the intersection of Wairau Road and Forrest Hill Road. The closure is in effect while emergency services attend to an incident on Wairau Road. Drivers are advised to use…
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New Zealand Holiday Road Deaths Decrease for Second Consecutive Year
Police in New Zealand have reported a decrease in road deaths for the second consecutive holiday period. The provisional number of road fatalities for the 2025/2026 Christmas holiday period stands at seven, a notable reduction from the 15 deaths recorded…
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State Highway 1 Reopens in Takanini After Truck Incident
All lanes on State Highway 1 at Takanini have reopened after a truck collided with an overbridge. The incident occurred around 3:25 PM today. Police have confirmed that there appears to be no structural damage to the overbridge. Authorities thanked…
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State Highway 4 Closed After Truck Rollover
State Highway 4 in Aria, Waitomo, is currently closed following a single-vehicle crash where a truck rolled this afternoon. The incident occurred around 4:30 PM. Fortunately, there are no reports of injuries. Diversions have been established at Kopaki Road and…
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Truck Collision Blocks State Highway 1 in Takanini
State Highway 1 in Takanini is experiencing significant delays after a truck carrying a small house collided with an overbridge. The incident occurred northbound between the Papakura on-ramp and the Manurewa-Takanini off-ramp around 3:25 PM. Police confirmed that no one…
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Gisborne Motorists Advised to Avoid Travel Due to Heavy Rain and Flooding
Motorists in the Gisborne region are being strongly advised to avoid non-essential travel due to widespread heavy rain and surface flooding impacting local roads. Several roads have been closed as a result of the adverse weather conditions. Police are urging…
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SH20 Māngere Bridge Lane Blocked After Serious Incident
One northbound lane of State Highway 20 on Māngere Bridge is currently blocked following an incident this evening. Police were alerted to the event, which occurred near Hastie Avenue around 6:50 PM, after a person sustained serious injuries. Authorities have…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 1 at Brynderwyns
State Highway 1 on the Brynderwyns in Northland is closed following a serious two-vehicle crash reported around 12:45 PM today. Initial reports indicate multiple injuries, with some individuals sustaining serious harm. Emergency services are currently at the scene, and motorists…
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Three Injured in Serious Levin Crash Following Police Pursuit
Police are investigating a serious crash near Levin that occurred last night, leaving three people injured, one critically. The incident involved a Holden Captiva, which had been reported for several driving complaints, and another vehicle. Around 7:15 p.m., a police…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 57 in Levin
State Highway 57 in Levin is currently closed at the intersection of Kimberley and Arapaepae South roads following a two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported at 7:20pm, and initial indications suggest serious injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area…
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Crash on Gibbston Highway Causes Delays
Gibbston Highway, State Highway 6, near Roaring Meg in Queenstown, is currently experiencing significant delays and is down to one lane due to a three-vehicle crash. The incident occurred around 10:30 am between Waitiri Road and Kawarau Gorge Road. Emergency…
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New Zealand Road Deaths Decline for Third Consecutive Year Amidst Record Enforcement
Provisional data indicates a reduction in road deaths in New Zealand for the third consecutive year, with 272 fatalities recorded in 2025, down from 292 in 2024. This trend is largely attributed to initiatives like Operation Open Roads, according to…
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Police Seek Dashcam Footage After Serious Crash on Auckland's Southern Motorway
Police are seeking public assistance, particularly dashcam footage, to investigate a serious crash that occurred today on the Southern Motorway in Auckland. The incident took place in the southbound lane at Randwick Park, between Hill Road and Takanini, around 12:30…
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Rakaia Bridge Reopens After Crash, Delays Expected
The Rakaia Bridge on State Highway 1 in Bankside has reopened after an earlier crash. While the bridge is now open, traffic in the area remains heavy. Motorists are advised to continue expecting delays as congestion gradually clears. Authorities expressed…
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Southern Motorway Southbound Blocked After Crash
The southbound lane of Auckland's Southern Motorway at Randwick Park is blocked between Hill Road and Takanini following a crash this afternoon. Police responded to a collision involving a car and a motorbike around 12:30 pm. Early indications suggest one…
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Rakaia Bridge Closed After Two-Vehicle Crash
The Rakaia Bridge on State Highway 1 in Bankside, Canterbury, is currently blocked following a two-vehicle crash. Police responded to the incident, which involved a car and a truck, around 12:40pm this afternoon. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The…
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One Dead, One Seriously Injured in State Highway 1 Crash
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 1 at Ohau Point this morning. A second individual sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a hospital for treatment. Authorities are advising motorists that…
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One Dead in Early Morning Waikato Crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Orini, Waikato, early this morning. Police were called to the scene at the intersection of Orini Road and McConnell Road around 12:30 AM. The sole occupant of the vehicle was found…
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One Dead in Tangoio State Highway 2 Crash
Police have confirmed that one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 in Tangoio. The incident was reported just after 11:40 am today. The sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. State…
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SH2 Kaitoke Road Reopens After Serious Crash
State Highway 2 in Kaitoke has reopened after an earlier serious crash. The incident occurred at the intersection of SH2 and Waterworks Road. Motorists are advised to expect some delays as traffic clears from the area. The Police Media Centre…
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Tairāwhiti Police Urge Holiday Drivers to Exercise Caution
Tairāwhiti police are advising motorists to exercise caution and plan for potential delays as a significant increase in traffic is anticipated in the region over the holiday period. The influx of visitors, coinciding with events like Rhythm and Vines and…
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SH 2 Northbound Closed Near Petone After Serious Crash
State Highway 2 northbound near Petone is currently closed due to a single-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at 5:17 am. One individual involved in the incident has sustained serious injuries and…
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Hawke's Bay Police Target Drink Driving in Hastings
Hawke’s Bay Police are "reasonably pleased" with the results of a drink driving operation conducted on Friday, December 19, in Hastings. During the operation, four impaired drivers were apprehended. Police set up a checkpoint at the roundabout of Pakowhai Road…
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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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