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16 Sep 2026 12:28pm Alerts:
Wellington

SH1 cleared following crash, Terrace Tunnel, Wellington

Description of occurrence All lanes of State Highway 1 at the Terrace Tunnel are now clear following an earlier crash. Police thank motorists for their patience while the scene was cleared. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre More

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16 Sep 2026 12:01pm Alerts:
Wellington

Road blocked, Terrace Tunnel, SH1, Wellington

Description of occurrence Police are attending a two-vehicle crash that has blocked the southbound lane of State Highway 1 at the Terrace Tunnel. The crash happened just before the tunnel in the southbound direction about 11... More

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16 Sep 2026 6:37am Alerts:
Waikato

Serious crash, Karapiro

Description of occurrence State Highway 29 is blocked following a two-vehicle crash, between the SH29 roundabout near the Hinuera quarry and Totman Road. Emergency services were notified just before 6am. The Serious Crash Unit... More

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15 Sep 2026 3:38pm Alerts:
Southern

Serious crash, Mavora, Southland

Description of occurrence Mavora Lakes Road, Southland is closed following a crash. The single vehicle crash between Centre Hill Road and Mount Nicholas Road was reported just after 2pm. One person has been critically injured... More

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15 Sep 2026 1:52pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Road closed, Palm Beach Boulevard, Papamoa

Description of occurrence Palm Beach Boulevard is closed at the intersection of Gravatt Road in Papamoa after a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian this afternoon. Police were alerted to the incident around 1.20pm. One... More

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15 Sep 2026 9:45am Alerts:
Canterbury

Ferry Road open, Christchurch

Description of occurrence Ferry Road between Charlesworth Street and Waterman Place is now open following a crash around 5.30am. Two people were taken to hospital, one in a critical condition and the other with moderate... More

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