State Highway 6 between Whataroa and Harihari has been closed due to high winds in the area. 

Motorists are advised to take alternative routes where possible, or delay travel.

Emergency services are in attendance following a crash in Eden Terrace this afternoon.

Penrose Road is closed between Portman Road and Bailey Road following an earlier crash.

Police were called to Penrose Road at 6.25am after a truck struck a power pole.