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1 Dec 2021 3:01pm Alerts:
Canterbury

UPDATE - Road clear, Christchurch Southern Motorway

The earlier crash blocking the Christchurch Southern Motorway is now reported to be clear. Motorists are thanked for their patience while emergency services attended. ENDS  More

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1 Dec 2021 12:18pm Alerts:
Canterbury

Traffic build up, Christchurch Southern Motorway

A vehicle is reported to have crashed into a barrier causing congestion on the Christchurch Southern Motorway. More

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30 Nov 2021 12:24pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Serious crash, SH 2 West, Whakatāne

Police are responding to a report of a serious crash on SH 2 West, Whakatāne. The crash is east of Pikowai Road and it is understood a vehicle is on fire.   More

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29 Nov 2021 9:29pm Alerts:
Tasman

Update: Crash SH1 - Kaikoura

State Highway 1 near Kekerengu, north of Kaikoura, has reopened after a ute and a tanker collided. The crash happened at 11:10am on the Ellerton Railway Overbridge. ENDS More

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29 Nov 2021 12:37pm Alerts:
Tasman

Crash, SH 1 Kaikoura

State Highway 1 is blocked at Kekerengu, north of Kaikoura, after a ute and a tanker collided. It happened around 11:10am at the Ellerton Railway Overbridge. More

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29 Nov 2021 10:50am Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Road blocked, Rotorua

Motorists are advised of a heavy vehicle rolling on Te Ngae Road in Rotorua, near the intersection with Tarawera Road. More

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