Category: transportation
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced planned maintenance work on Auckland's state highway network throughout February. The work will primarily affect State Highway 20 (SH20) and Walmsley Road, with specific dates and times for closures and restrictions. From February…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for SH16
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to carry out essential maintenance work on State Highway 16 (SH16) in Auckland. The work will take place on Monday, February 16, between 10pm and 5am, affecting the section from Te Atatu…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance work on Auckland's state highways and local roads throughout February. The work includes overnight closures and restrictions on State Highway 1 (SH1) and several local roads to ensure safety…
Transportation AucklandState Highway 1Motorway MaintenanceRoad ClosuresDetoursBridge DemolitionFebruary 2026NZTA Auckland
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Auckland Harbour Bridge and Tristram Avenue to Undergo Maintenance
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to carry out essential maintenance work on State Highway 1 in Auckland next month. The Auckland Harbour Bridge will experience northbound lane restrictions, including the clip-on lanes, from Sunday, February 15 to…
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State Highway 47 Reopens After Scrub Fire
Motorists are advised that State Highway 47 in the Bay of Plenty has reopened. The highway was closed earlier today due to a scrub fire. The road is now clear for traffic.
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One Dead in Trentham Vehicle-Cyclist Collision
One person has died following a crash in Trentham this afternoon. The collision, which involved a vehicle and a cyclist, was reported to emergency services around 4pm. The intersection of Messines Avenue and Seddul Bahr Road remains closed while the…
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Serious Crash Closes Trentham Intersection
The intersection of Messines Avenue and Seddul Bahr Road in Trentham, Upper Hutt, is currently closed due to a serious crash involving a vehicle and a cyclist. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 4pm today. Diversions have been…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 in Wairoa
The intersection of Black Street and Archilles Street, also known as State Highway 2 in Wairoa, has been closed due to a serious crash involving two vehicles. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 3 PM today. Diversions…
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Foxton Police Crack Down on Dangerous Dirt Bike Riding
Foxton Police are taking a serious stance against dangerous dirt and quad bike riding in the Foxton and Foxton Beach areas. In response to public complaints, officers have already impounded three bikes and spoken with several young individuals involved in…
Law EnforcementTransportation Foxton PoliceDangerous DrivingDirt BikesQuad BikesVehicle ImpoundmentPublic SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Wellington Encouraged to Participate in Go by Bike Day
Wellington residents are encouraged to participate in Go by Bike Day, with celebrations planned for tomorrow under the sails at Queens Wharf. The event aims to promote cycling and active transportation within the city. This initiative by Wellington City Council…
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School Bus Catches Fire in Mangawhai, All Safe
A section of Mangawhai Road has been closed following a school bus fire. Police were called to the incident at 3:55 pm, where the bus caught fire near the intersection with Carter Road, south of Mangawhai township. All 20 people…
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State Highway 1 Partially Blocked After Palmerston Crash
State Highway 1, south of Palmerston, is experiencing partial blockage due to a single-vehicle crash. Emergency services received reports of the incident at approximately 2:40 PM. Traffic management measures are currently in place, and motorists are advised to anticipate delays.…
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Serious Crash on Avondale Road Injures Cyclist
Emergency services are currently responding to a serious crash that occurred on Avondale Road, involving a car and a cyclist. The incident was reported around 8:24 AM. One person has sustained serious injuries and is receiving medical treatment. The Serious…
Law EnforcementTransportation Serious CrashAvondale RoadCyclist InjuryEmergency ServicesTraffic DelaysGreenmeadowsNew Zealand Police
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Southland Police pleased with long weekend road behaviour
Southland Police have expressed satisfaction with the behaviour of locals and visitors on the roads and at events over the recent Waitangi weekend. Southland Area Commander, Inspector Mike Bowman, stated, “We’re pleased to say there have been no real issues…
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One Dead in Early Morning Motorcycle Crash in Dairy Flat
One person has died following a single-motorcycle crash on Horseshoe Bush Road in Dairy Flat early this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 1:30 AM. The sole rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious…
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State Highway 2 Blocked After Three-Vehicle Crash
State Highway 2, at the intersection with Waterworks Road in Kaitoke, is currently blocked in both directions due to a three-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to police around 4pm. Emergency services are on scene managing the situation. There are…
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Northern Motorway Blocked by Vehicle Fire
The Northern Motorway is currently blocked near Moir Hill Road due to a vehicle fire. Emergency services are on site responding to the incident. One northbound lane remains open to traffic. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes while the…
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Pedestrian Dies in Overnight Motorway Crash in Ōtara
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on the northbound lanes of the Southern Motorway at Ōtara overnight. Emergency services were alerted to the crash around 12:30 AM, between the Te Irirangi Drive on-ramp and the East…
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Four-Vehicle Crash Blocks Southern Motorway in Auckland
The Southern Motorway in Auckland is experiencing severe traffic delays after a four-vehicle crash occurred this afternoon. The incident, reported to Police at 4:05 pm, has resulted in one vehicle flipping onto its side, blocking the right-hand lanes. Multiple injuries…
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Two-Vehicle Collision Closes Cambridge Road, Injuring Three
Cambridge Road near Racecourse Road, heading towards State Highway 1, has been closed following a two-vehicle collision reported shortly after 2 p.m. Three individuals sustained injuries, with one in serious condition and two others in moderate condition. They are currently…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Early February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on Auckland's State Highway 20 (SH20) network from Monday, February 9, to Thursday, February 12. The work, focused on road surface and general maintenance, will primarily occur overnight to…
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State Highway 16 Maintenance Scheduled for February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 16 (SH16) in Auckland next month. The work will focus on the section between Woodhill Park Road and McPike Road on Wednesday, February 11, and Thursday,…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Auckland on Monday, February 9, and Tuesday, February 10. The work will take place between 10 pm and 5 am, affecting sections from…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for SH20A
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 20A, also known as George Bolt Memorial Drive, in Auckland. The work is scheduled to take place from Monday, February 9, to Wednesday, February 11, between…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks and Closures Scheduled
Roadworks and overnight closures are scheduled across Hawke's Bay state highways from Friday, February 6, to Friday, February 13, 2026, as maintenance and construction projects continue. Motorists are advised to plan journeys and expect potential delays. Several sections of State…
Transportation Hawke's BayState HighwayRoadworksClosuresTraffic ManagementConstructionInfrastructureNZ Transport Agency
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Auckland Motorways to See Overnight Closures for Essential Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is implementing overnight closures on various Auckland motorways from February 5 to February 13, 2026, to facilitate essential improvements and maintenance. These closures will primarily occur between 9pm and 5am, with some exceptions noted.…
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State Highway 2 Lane Blocked After Two-Vehicle Crash
One southbound lane on State Highway 2, Ngauranga, Wellington, is blocked following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon. Police were called to the scene just before the Ngauranga exit around 4:40 pm. Although no injuries were reported, a fuel leak from…
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Man Who Died in Hurunui Crash Identified
Police have released the name of a man who died following a crash in Hurunui on Thursday, January 29. The deceased has been identified as 69-year-old David Moss, from the United Kingdom. Police extended their thoughts to those close to…
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Police name man who died in Rolleston crash
Police can now name the man who died in a single-vehicle crash on Jones Road in Rolleston on Monday, January 5. He was 22-year-old Connor Cossey from Rolleston. Police extend their sympathies to the loved ones of Connor.
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Waikato Roads Reopen After Serious Crashes
State Highway 1 near Tamahere and State Highway 26 / Morrinsville Road in Newstead have reopened following two separate serious crashes this morning. Police confirmed the roads are clear for traffic. The New Zealand Police Media Centre thanked motorists across…