Category: transportation
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State Highway 20 Southbound Lane Expansion Project Begins Mid-January
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to begin a significant safety improvement project on State Highway 20 (SH20) starting mid-January and concluding in late March 2026. The project aims to increase the capacity of the southbound lanes just…
TransportationGovernment State Highway 20Waka KotahiRoadworksAucklandSouthbound LanesTraffic ManagementInfrastructureNZTA Auckland
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State Highway 1 Partially Blocked in Ōamaru After Early Morning Crash
Ōamaru residents are advised of potential delays on State Highway 1 (Thames Highway) this morning following a crash involving a truck and trailer unit. The incident occurred around 3:10 am between Sandringham Street and College Street. While there are no…
Law EnforcementTransportation ŌamaruState Highway 1CrashTraffic DelaysRoad ClosureNew Zealand PoliceTransport
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One Dead, Three Injured in Winton Two-Vehicle Crash
A person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Winton yesterday afternoon. The collision occurred on State Highway 6/Great North Road shortly after 3pm. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Three other individuals sustained injuries, with one suffering…
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State Highway 6/Great North Road Closed After Serious Crash
State Highway 6/Great North Road is closed near Eglinton Street following a two-vehicle crash reported just after 3pm. Initial reports indicate that there are serious injuries resulting from the incident. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays,…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for January
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to carry out essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland next month. The work will affect the Silverdale interchange to Oteha Valley Road section on Wednesday, January 21, and the…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance to Cause Disruptions
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced upcoming planned maintenance work on Auckland's state highway network, scheduled to take place from Sunday, January 18, to Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The work will affect several sections of State Highway 1 (SH1)…
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Truck Spills Load on SH24, East of Matamata
Police are responding to a traffic incident on State Highway 24, east of Matamata, where a truck has spilled its load. The incident occurred on Mangawhero Road, and the spilled contents have made the road surface slippery. While the road…
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Police Warn of Heavy Traffic and Increased Presence at Raglan's SoundSplash Festival
Police are advising the public to exercise extreme caution when travelling to, from, and around Raglan this weekend, as the SoundSplash festival takes place. The 25th anniversary of the festival is being held at Wainui Reserve from Friday, January 16…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 30 in Bay of Plenty
Road closures are in effect on State Highway 30 in Tikitere, Bay of Plenty, after a serious crash involving two cars occurred early this morning. The crash was reported to Police at 4:20 am. Diversions have been established at the…
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Southland Man Faces Court for Reckless Driving After Speeding Four Times Over Limit
A 63-year-old Southland man is facing court after allegedly driving a black sports car at speeds exceeding four times the posted limit in Edendale. Police received multiple reports on Wednesday, December 24, from the public regarding a speeding black sports…
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Police Seek Footage After Fatal Rotorua Crash
Police are seeking dashcam or CCTV footage of a silver Lexus sedan, registration DZS7, following a fatal crash on State Highway 36 near Rotorua yesterday evening. The collision occurred around 5:30pm when the Lexus sedan collided with an oncoming truck.…
Law EnforcementTransportation RotoruaState Highway 36Fatal CrashPolice AppealDashcam FootageLexus SedanRoad SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Serious Crash Closes Motorway Lanes in Papakura
Police are responding to a serious crash on the Southern Motorway in Papakura, Auckland. The collision, which occurred in the northbound lanes near the Papakura on-ramp, involved a car and a bus and was reported at 10:50 AM. One person…
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Young Driver Dies in High-Speed Crash After Police Pursuit
A young driver has died and two passengers are in serious condition in hospital after the car they were in crashed into an oncoming truck in Hamurana, north of Rotorua, yesterday. Police received multiple calls around 4:30pm on Tuesday reporting…
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Serious Crash Closes Tauranga Direct Road in Rotorua
Tauranga Direct Road in Hamurana, Rotorua, is closed following a serious crash involving two vehicles this evening. The incident occurred around 5:30 PM between Hamurana Road and Te Waerenga Road, resulting in several injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been…
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Correction Issued on Fatal Rangitikei Crash
New Zealand Police have issued a correction regarding a fatal crash that occurred on Taihape-Napier Road. An earlier press release incorrectly stated the incident involved two vehicles and a pedestrian. The corrected information confirms the crash involved only one vehicle…
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Fatal Crash on Taihape-Napier Road Claims One Life
A fatal crash occurred on Taihape-Napier Road in Rangitikei this morning, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. The collision, involving two vehicles and the pedestrian, was reported shortly after 11:20 am. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.…
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Rubbish Fire Closes Lane on Auckland's State Highway 20
State Highway 20 in Auckland is currently experiencing lane closures due to a rubbish fire. The incident occurred when a rubbish truck spilled its load onto the left westbound lane near the Lambie Drive offramp, and the debris subsequently caught…
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River Road Section Closed for Vehicle Recovery
A section of River Road near Clarkin Road in Fairfield, Waikato, has been closed to allow Police to conduct a vehicle recovery. The closure is expected to remain in place until at least 6pm. Motorists are advised to use alternative…
Law EnforcementTransportation River RoadFairfieldWaikatoPoliceVehicle RecoveryRoad ClosureTraffic AlertNew Zealand Police
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Recall Issued for Giant Animator and Liv Adore Bicycles Due to Brake Malfunction
Giant Bicycle Co. Pty Ltd has issued a recall for its 2024 model year Giant Animator and Liv Adore bicycles, specifically the C/B 12” and 16” models. The recall is due to a hazard where the coaster brake on the…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for January 11
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) and State Highway 18 (SH18) in Auckland on Sunday, January 11. The work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled. Residents are advised…
TransportationGeneral Weather AucklandState Highway 1State Highway 18Motorway MaintenanceRoad ClosuresDetoursNZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiNZTA Auckland
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for January
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on State Highway 16 (SH16) in Auckland during January. The work will impact Beach Road (local road) on Sunday, January 11, Tuesday, January 13, Wednesday, January 14, and…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance to Cause Southbound Closures
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland. The work will take place on Tuesday, January 13, and Wednesday, January 14, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The section of SH1 from…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for January
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland from January 12 to January 15. The work will primarily affect the section between the Ramarama and Drury interchanges, and…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge and Northcote Road Face Maintenance Closures
Motorway maintenance work is scheduled for State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland next month, affecting the Auckland Harbour Bridge and Northcote Road. The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that the Auckland Harbour Bridge will undergo maintenance from Sunday, January…
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Christchurch Police Report Success in Pre-Christmas Drink-Driving Operation
Christchurch Police have concluded 'Operation Hoho, Oh No,' a pre-Christmas road policing initiative aimed at reducing drink-driving. The operation, conducted over two weeks from December 10 to 24, involved 86 checkpoints across the Christchurch Metro Area, North Canterbury, and Selwyn.…
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Pine Valley Road Reopens After Serious Crash
Pine Valley Road in Dairy Flat has reopened following a serious crash that occurred this morning. Emergency services attended the scene, and police have expressed gratitude to the public for their patience during the closure. The road closure caused disruptions…
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Police Urge Drivers to Slow Down After Excessive Speeding Incidents
Police in the Manawatū district are urging drivers to slow down following a concerning number of excessive speed incidents over the past 48 hours. Despite an increased police presence, Sergeant Ryan Harrison noted that some drivers are still traveling at…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementTransportationDisasters
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State Highway 1 Northbound Reopens After Incident
State Highway 1 northbound at Greville Road has reopened after an earlier incident. The New Zealand Police confirmed the reopening, thanking motorists for their understanding while the situation was resolved. Further updates can be found on the NZ Police app.
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State Highway 3 Reopens in Stratford After Truck Load Incident
State Highway 3 at Stratford has fully reopened after an incident involving a truck losing some of its load. The disruption occurred around 10 am today, leading to all lanes being temporarily closed. The road has now been cleared, and…
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State Highway 3 Partially Blocked After Truck Spills Load
State Highway 3 in Stratford is currently operating with a single lane due to a truck spilling its load in the northbound lane around 10 a.m. today. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported as a result of the incident. The…