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17 Sep 2026 4:37pm Alerts:
Canterbury

Road now open, Southern Motorway, Christchurch

Description of occurrence Christchurch's Southern Motorway is now open following an earlier crash. Police thank motorists for their patience. ENDS More

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17 Sep 2026 3:32pm Alerts:
Canterbury

Serious Crash, Southern Motorway, Christchurch

Description of occurrence Christchurch’s Southern Motorway is partially blocked in the west-bound direction between Curletts Road on-ramp and Shands Road off-ramp. The motorway is down to one lane for traffic leaving the city... 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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15 Sep 2026 6:08am Alerts:
Canterbury

Ferry Road blocked, Christchurch

Description of occurrence Ferry Road between Charlesworth Street and Waterman Place in Woolston is blocked following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian. The incident was reported to emergency services around 5.30am... More

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14 Sep 2026 2:49pm Alerts:
Canterbury

State Highway 1, Waimate closed following crash

Description of occurrence State Highway 1, Makikihi is closed at the intersection with O’Neills Road following a crash. The single vehicle crash was reported at around 2:20pm. Initial indications are that there are serious... More

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14 Sep 2026 8:32am Alerts:
Canterbury

Update: Crash: Rakaia Bridge

Description of occurrence State Highway 1 has reopened after an earlier crash on the Rakaia River bridge. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre More

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