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7 Sep 2026 9:43am Alerts:

Central

Road blocked, SH3, Hāwera

Description of occurrence State Highway 3 in Hāwera is blocked after a truck has rolled this morning. Emergency services were called to the incident, between Kerry Road and Ohangai Road, at about 8.40am. Motorists are advised... More

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7 Sep 2026 6:32am Alerts:

Southern

Diesel spill, State Highway 1 Evansdale

Description of occurrence Motorists are advised to take extra caution when travelling north on State Highway 1, just north of Evansdale Glen Road following a diesel spill. Police were notified just before 6am, and the spill is... More

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7 Sep 2026 6:31am Alerts:

Canterbury

Crash closes Rakaia Highway, Allenton

Description of occurrence Rakaia Highway is closed between Racecourse Road and Northpark Road in Allenton following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported just after 5am. Initial indications are that there are serious... More

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5 Sep 2026 3:31pm Alerts:

Eastern

Road blocked, Lytton Road, Te Hapara

Description of occurrence Lytton Road is closed following a serious crash in Te Hapara this afternoon. Police were called to a crash involving a car and a cyclist around 3pm. Initial indications suggest there are serious... More

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4 Sep 2026 2:40pm Alerts:

Waitematā

Serious crash, SH1, Wellsford

Description of occurrence Emergency services attending a serious vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Wellsford. Police were alerted to the crash, near River Road, at 2pm. Initial indications suggest there are critical injuries... More

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4 Sep 2026 12:44pm Alerts:

Northland

Delays following breakdown, Maromaku

Description of occurrence Motorists are being advised of delays following a truck breakdown on State Highway 1, Maromaku. Police were advised of the breakdown just after 10am. Traffic signage is in place, however motorists are... More

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