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8 Nov 2026 5:56pm Alerts:

Wellington

Serious crash, High Street, Lower Hutt

Description of occurrence Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash in Lower Hutt this afternoon. Police were called to the scene, near the intersection of High Street and Downer Road, about 4.10pm. Initial... More

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8 Nov 2026 2:16pm Alerts:

Bay of Plenty

Serious crash, SH5, Tapapa

Description of occurrence Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 5 at Tapapa. Police were called to the scene, near the intersection of Waiohotu Road, about 1.30pm. Initial reports... More

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7 Nov 2026 6:01pm Alerts:

Southern

Update: Waipahi Highway re-open following serious crash

Description of occurrence Waipahi Highway / State Highway 1 has re-opened following a serious crash earlier today. Police would like to thank the public for their patience while emergency services were working at the scene... More

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7 Nov 2026 1:06pm Alerts:

Waikato

Road blocked, SH1 Karapiro Road

Description of occurrence The road is near blocked where State Highway 1 / Tirau Road meets Karapiro Road, in Waipa. Police were alerted to the three-vehicle crash about 11.41am. No injuries were reported. The traffic flow... More

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7 Nov 2026 1:04pm Alerts:

Southern

Road blocked, Waipahi Highway, Clutha

Description of occurrence Waipahi Highway / State Highway 1 is blocked following a serious single vehicle crash in Clutha this afternoon. Police were called to the crash near Webb Road about 12.05pm. Two people have received... More

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6 Nov 2026 7:13pm Alerts:

Canterbury

Road blocked, SH73, Arthur’s Pass

Description of occurrence State Highway 73 between Arthur’s Pass and Otira is blocked following a crash this evening. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect significant delays. ENDS More

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