Tag: driving_safety

Police Urge Caution for Central Otago Motorists Amid Severe Weather

27 Aug 2026 7:37 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police are advising Central Otago motorists to drive with extreme caution due to heavy rainfall. No serious crashes have been reported, but drivers should slow down, increase following distance, and avoid impairment or distraction.

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New Zealand Police Urge Caution After Seven King's Birthday Weekend Road Deaths

1 Jun 2026 11:36 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police report five deaths in three overnight crashes, raising the King's Birthday weekend road toll to seven. Superintendent Steve Greally urges drivers to prioritize safety, warning against speeding, distracted, impaired driving, and not using seatbelts.

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