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1 Jul 2026 9:00am Alerts:

Canterbury

State Highway 8 closed between Lake Tekapo and Twizel

Description of occurrence State Highway 8 (Tekapo-Twizel Road) is closed between Lake Tekapo and Twizel this morning, due to black ice. Motorists are advised to delay travel or take alternative routes where possible. ENDS... More

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30 Jun 2026 1:30pm Alerts:

Canterbury

Serious crash, Percival Street, Rangiora

Description of occurrence Attribute to Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison: Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-car crash that has blocked part of Percival Street in Rangiora this afternoon. The crash occurred about... More

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22 Jun 2026 4:24pm Alerts:

Canterbury

Lane blocked, Christchurch Northern Motorway, Waimakariri Bridge

Description of occurrence The northbound lane of the Christchurch Northern Motorway, on Waimakariri Bridge, is blocked following a mud spill this afternoon. Police were called to the spill around 3.40pm. There are no injuries... More

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13 Jun 2026 11:13am Alerts:

Canterbury

Correction: Serious crash, Loburn Whiterock Road, Loburn

Description of occurrence An earlier release misstated the location of a crash in Waimakariri. It occurred on Loburn Whiterock Road, Loburn, not Longburn. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre More

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13 Jun 2026 10:52am Alerts:

Canterbury

Serious crash, Loburn Whiterock Road, Loburn

Description of occurrence Emergency services are responding to a serious single-vehicle crash at Loburn, Waimakariri, this morning. Senior Sergeant Chris Wakelin says the crash occurred about 10.25am and has blocked Loburn... More

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8 Jun 2026 8:46am Alerts:

Canterbury

Serious crash, SH1, Spotswood

Description of occurrence Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Parnassus Road (SH1) near McPhersons Stream Bridge, Spotswood, Hurunui District. Police were called about 8.33am. Initial... More

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