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8 Jul 2026 11:35am Alerts:

Canterbury

Update - Halswell Junction Road roundabout open, Hornby

Description of occurrence The Halswell Junction Road roundabout in Hornby has now reopened following the two-vehicle crash this morning. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while emergency services staff... More

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8 Jul 2026 11:08am Alerts:

Central

One lane open SH3, Awakino, Waitomo

Description of occurrence State Highway 3, between Papakauri and Awakau Roads, now has one lane open. A truck and trailer crashed about 10.20am. There are no reported injuries. Motorists are advised to delay travel or take an... More

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8 Jul 2026 10:42am Alerts:

Central

Crash, road blocked, SH3, Awakino, Waitomo

Description of occurrence State Highway 3, between Papakauri and Awakau Roads, is currently blocked. Emergency services were called to the crash about 10.20am. A truck and trailer have crashed and both lanes are blocked... More

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8 Jul 2026 9:51am Alerts:

Central

Road blocked, SH3, Awakino, Waitomo

Description of occurrence State Highway 3 in Awakino, is blocked after a truck has rolled this morning. Emergency services were called to the incident, between Iredale Quay and Gribbin Street, about 8.50am. One person has been... More

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8 Jul 2026 9:27am Alerts:

Southern

Motorists urged to delay travel following severe weather, Central Otago

Description of occurrence Motorists are advised to delay travel due to heavy snow fall and black ice forming across Central Otago. Areas experiencing severe weather are Ōmakau, Ida Valley, Ranfurly, and Naseby, and the... More

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8 Jul 2026 9:26am Alerts:

Canterbury

Update - Halswell Junction Road roundabout closed, Hornby

Description of occurrence The Halswell Junction Road roundabout is now operating with limited lanes available, while emergency services staff continue to work at the scene. Motorists are still encouraged to take an alternate... More

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