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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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6 Jul 2026 12:33pm Alerts:

Auckland City

Crash causing delays, Eden Terrace

Description of occurrence Emergency services are in attendance following a crash in Eden Terrace this afternoon. Police received reports regarding a two vehicle crash at the intersection of New North Road and Mount Eden Road... More

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6 Jul 2026 7:08am Alerts:

Auckland City

Road closed: Penrose Road, Mount Wellington.

Description of occurrence 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. There were no reports of injury... More

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6 Jul 2026 6:46am Alerts:

Waitematā

Lane blocked, Northern Motorway - Sunnynook

Description of occurrence A crash has blocked a southbound lane of the Northern Motorway near Sunnynook. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at around 6.30am. There are no reports of injury. Traffic is building... More

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