Category: transportation
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Leet Street Closed After Early Morning Single-Vehicle Crash
Leet Street in Invercargill has been closed following a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 3am. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and is expected to be investigating the incident. The road is anticipated to remain closed for a significant…
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Matawai Road Re-opens After Serious Crash
Matawai Road, Waipaoa, re-opened just after 1pm today following a serious crash that occurred early this morning. Police extended their gratitude to motorists for their patience during the road closure.
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Waihola Highway Reopens After Morning Crash
Waihola Highway in the Clutha District has reopened after a crash this morning caused the road to close. Police extended their thanks to motorists for their patience during the disruption.
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Scheduled for Late March
Planned roadworks across Hawke's Bay's state highway network will impact travel from Saturday, March 21, to Friday, March 27, 2026. Motorists are advised to check Journey Planner or Facebook before travelling as several routes will experience closures and delays. Overnight…
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Overnight Motorway Closures Planned for Auckland Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising motorists of significant overnight closures on several Auckland motorways between Sunday, March 22, and Friday, March 27, 2026. These closures are necessary for essential motorway improvements and maintenance work. All closures are…
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Crash on SH1 in Milburn Causes Delays
Traffic management is in place following a crash on State Highway 1/Waihola Highway, Milburn, in the Clutha District. Emergency services responded to reports shortly before 7:50 am of a van colliding with a power pole. The extent of any injuries…
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Major Delays Expected on SH 2 After Waipaoa Crash
Motorists are facing significant delays, potentially lasting several hours, following a crash on State Highway 2 at Waipaoa. The incident occurred at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Matawai Road. Authorities are advising drivers, including those operating commercial vehicles,…
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 in Waipaoa
State Highway 2, also known as Matawai Road, in Waipaoa is currently closed following a serious crash involving two vehicles this morning. The incident occurred near McMillan Road around 6:50 am. Police have been notified, and the Serious Crash Unit…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Late March
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 22 (SH22) in Auckland later this month. The work, scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26, will take place between Blackbridge Road and…
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Auckland State Highway 18 Maintenance Scheduled
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on Auckland's state highway network. The work will focus on State Highway 18 (SH18) between Brigham Creek Road and Squadron Drive, commencing Sunday, March 22, and concluding Thursday, March…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance to Cause Lane Restrictions and Ramp Closures
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance on Auckland's state highway network, with significant work scheduled for the Auckland Harbour Bridge and State Highway 1 (SH1) between March 22 and March 26. The maintenance activities are weather dependent…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Northbound Closure for Gantry Removal This Easter Sunday
State Highway 1 (SH1) northbound lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge will experience a full closure between Stafford Road and Onewa Road on Easter Sunday night, April 5, 2026, from midnight to 5am. This closure is to facilitate the removal…
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Man Dies in SH 5 Rangitaiki Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 5 on Monday 9 March. He was 29-year-old Wiremu Johnson, from Tokoroa. Police extend their condolences to the family and friends of Wiremu during…
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Serious Crash in Central Auckland Leaves Scooter Rider in Critical Condition
A scooter rider is in critical condition following a serious crash in central Auckland this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 7 a.m. at the intersection of Mayoral Drive and Cook Street, involving a vehicle and a scooter. The rider…
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Four-Vehicle Crash on SH3 in Cloverlea
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a four-vehicle collision that occurred in Cloverlea this morning. The incident was reported around 8:25 AM at the intersection of Rangitikei Line and Flygers Line. Two individuals have been transported to the…
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Lindis Pass Reopens After Fatal Crash
The Lindis Pass has now reopened after being closed due to a fatal crash this afternoon. The New Zealand Police expressed their gratitude to motorists for their patience during the closure. Further details regarding the incident have not been released.
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Fatal Crash on Lindis Pass-Tarras Road
One person has died following a crash involving two vehicles on Lindis Pass-Tarras Road, Lindis Pass, this afternoon. Police were notified of the incident, located near Omarama-Lindis Pass Road, just after 12:20 pm. Despite the efforts of emergency services, one…
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One Dead in Mangaweka Motorcycle Crash
Police have confirmed one person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Mangaweka. The collision, which involved a motorcycle and a car, occurred on State Highway 1 and was reported to Police just before 11am. The motorcycle rider died at…
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Motorcycle Crash Closes State Highway 1 in Mangaweka
State Highway 1 in Mangaweka is currently closed due to a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The incident, reported just before 11 am near Manui Road, has resulted in serious injuries. Police are advising motorists to avoid the area and…
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Waimarama Road Closed Due to Serious Crash
Waimarama Road, Hastings, is currently closed near Te Mata Road due to a single-vehicle crash. Police were notified of the incident around 6:45 am. Initial reports suggest that there are serious injuries. Diversions are in place, and motorists are advised…
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Pedestrian Critically Injured in Mauku Truck Collision
A pedestrian has been critically injured after a collision with a truck on Titi Road in Mauku, west of Pukekohe. The incident was reported at 3:22 PM. Emergency services are currently attending the scene, and Titi Road has been closed…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Works: Road Closures and Delays Expected
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay next week should anticipate disruptions as various roadworks are scheduled across the region's state highway network. The planned works, running from Saturday, March 14, to Friday, March 20, 2026, include overnight closures, bridge inspections, and…
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Fourth Person Dies Following Marlborough Highway Crash
Police have confirmed a fourth person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Redwood Pass, in Marlborough. Emergency services were called to the scene around 10:40 am on Sunday, February 22. Initially, two people died…
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Auckland Motorways Face Overnight Closures for Essential Improvements
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is implementing overnight closures across several Auckland motorways from March 15 to March 20, 2026, to facilitate essential improvements and maintenance. These closures will primarily occur between 9pm and 5am, with some exceptions noted…
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Logging Truck Fire Blocks Western Bay Road in Waihaha
Western Bay Road in Waihaha, Taupō, is currently blocked due to a logging truck fire that occurred this evening. Police were alerted to the incident, situated between Kuratau Hydro Road and Karangahape Road, at approximately 5:50 PM. Fortunately, no injuries…
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State Highway 1 Maintenance in Manurewa
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to carry out essential maintenance on State Highway 1 (SH1) in Manurewa, Auckland. The work will take place on Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19, between 9pm and 5am. This maintenance…
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Auckland State Highway Maintenance Scheduled for March
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced planned maintenance work on Auckland's state highway network, primarily affecting State Highway 22 (SH22). The maintenance is scheduled to take place between March 15 and March 19, 2026. Specific sections of SH22 will…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance to Cause Southbound Disruptions
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance work on Auckland's State Highway 1 network, which will impact southbound traffic between March 15 and March 19. The work, weather dependent, includes ramp closures and lane restrictions across several locations.…
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Maintenance to Cause Lane Restrictions
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance work on Auckland's State Highway 1, specifically the Auckland Harbour Bridge, from Sunday, March 15 to Thursday, March 19. The work is scheduled to occur nightly between 9pm and 5am…
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CAA Opens Consultation on RPAS Operating Rules
The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) has announced that Advisory Circular AC101-1, concerning Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) under 25 kilograms operating under Part 101 Rules, is now open for public consultation. This revised AC, Revision 2, represents…
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