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26 Jun 2026 11:30am Alerts:
Central

Lower North Island weather prompts Police reminder

Description of occurrence As the wind and rain lashes the lower North Island, Police are reminding motorists to take extra care on the roads. Inspector Mark Oliver says Police has been made aware of power lines down, debris on... More

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21 Jun 2026 1:20pm Alerts:
Central

Serious crash, SH1 Hunterville

Description of occurrence Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on SH1, Hunterville, near the intersection with Vinegar Hill Road. Police were called about 1.10pm. Initial reports suggest there... More

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20 Jun 2026 6:23pm Alerts:
Central

Pioneer Highway closed following crash, Palmerston North

Description of occurrence Pioneer Highway is currently closed at the intersection with Amberley Ave in Highbury following a crash. The two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorbike was reported just after 6pm. Initial... More

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18 Jun 2026 5:31pm Alerts:
Central

Serious crash, SH45, South Taranaki

Description of occurrence South Road / State Highway 45 near Hitona Road in Opunake is blocked following a single-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services around 4.30pm. The Serious Crash Unit have been... More

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12 Jun 2026 2:59pm Alerts:
Central

Road open, State Highway 4, Whanganui

Description of occurrence State Highway 4 near Mangotai Road is now open following a fatal crash earlier today. Police thank the public for their patience as emergency services worked at the scene. Circumstances into the crash... More

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12 Jun 2026 9:52am Alerts:
Central

Serious crash, State Highway 4, Whanganui

Description of occurrence State Highway 4 near Mangotai Road is closed following a single-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services around just after 9.15am. The Serious Crash Unit have been advised... More

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