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30 Oct 2026 11:15am Alerts:

Canterbury

Lewis Pass closed, Canterbury

Description of occurrence Police are advising motorists to stay off the road as heavy snow falls in Lewis Pass, Canterbury. Lewis Pass has closed following warnings of black ice and snow this morning. Police advise those in... More

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29 Oct 2026 7:40pm Alerts:

Canterbury

Rakaia Highway open, south of Rakaia

Description of occurrence Rakaia Highway is now open following the two-vehicle crash earlier this afternoon, near the intersection of Chertsey Line Road. Police thank the public for the patience during this time. ENDS More

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29 Oct 2026 5:01pm Alerts:

Canterbury

State Highway 7 now clear, Mt Culverden

Description of occurrence State Highway 7 in Mt Culverden, south of Hanmer Springs, has now cleared following the multiple vehicle crash earlier this afternoon. Police thank motorists for their patience during this time. ENDS More

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29 Oct 2026 3:47pm Alerts:

Canterbury

Rakaia Highway closed, south of Rakaia

Description of occurrence Rakaia Highway is currently closed near the intersection with Chertsey Line Road following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported at 3:10pm. One person has been critically injured, a second... More

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29 Oct 2026 3:23pm Alerts:

Waikato

Hot Water Beach Road closed, Whenuakite, Thames-Coromandel District

Description of occurrence Hot Water Beach Road in Whenuakite, Thames-Coromandel District, is closed following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on the Whenuakite River Bridge around 2... More

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29 Oct 2026 2:39pm Alerts:

Canterbury

Multiple vehicle crash, State Highway 7, Mt Culverden

Description of occurrence Police are attending a multiple vehicle crash on State Highway 7, south of Hanmer Springs. Police first received reports of the incident – involving several vehicles and a caravan – at approximately 2... More

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