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8 Jul 2026 7:45am Alerts:

Southern

Lane blocked, Waihola Highway/SH 1, Waihola, Clutha

Description of occurrence The northbound lane of the Waihola Highway/State Highway 1 in Waihola, Clutha, is blocked after a logging truck slipped off the road this morning. Police were called to the incident, between Lake Road... More

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8 Jul 2026 7:39am Alerts:

Canterbury

Halswell Junction Road roundabout closed, Hornby

Description of occurrence The Halswell Junction Road roundabout, near the Christchurch Southern Motorway, in Hornby is closed following a serious crash this morning. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at the... More

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7 Jul 2026 8:52am Alerts:

Tasman

Inland Kaikoura Road closed due to flooding

Description of occurrence Inland Kaikoura Road is closed following flooding caused by recent and ongoing extreme weather events. Cribb Creek has burst its banks and Cribb Creek Bridge is unsafe to drive along. Stay home if its... More

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7 Jul 2026 7:40am Alerts:

Southern

Dunedin Southern Motorway partially blocked

Description of occurrence Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 on the Dunedin Southern Motorway. No injuries are reported but traffic is down to one lane. Motorists heading into the city are urged to... More

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7 Jul 2026 7:35am Alerts:

Southern

Black ice warning for Waitaki drivers

Description of occurrence Police are urging motorists to take care if they’re driving during the state of emergency. There has been heavy rain and flooding has across the district for a couple of days with freezing... More

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6 Jul 2026 5:42pm Alerts:

Tasman

State Highway 6 closed between Whataroa and Harihari

Description of occurrence 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. ENDS Issued by Police... More

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