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14 Aug 2026 10:23am Alerts:
Tasman

Serious crash, Hokitika

Description of occurrence Two major roads are closed in Hokitika following a serious crash involving a car and a pedestrian. Police were called to the incident just before 9am. Fitzherbert and Park streets remain closed while... More

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8 Aug 2026 12:47pm Alerts:
Tasman

Serious crash, Main South Road, Paroa

Description of occurrence Main South Road (SH6), Paroa, is closed near the intersection with Clough Road, after a two-vehicle crash late this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene about 11.20am. One person is... More

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20 Jul 2026 6:44pm Alerts:
Tasman

Lane blocked, Whakatu Drive/SH 6, Stoke, Nelson

Description of occurrence The northbound lane of Whakatu Drive/State Highway 6, Stoke, Nelson is blocked following a crash this evening. Police were called to the single vehicle crash, near the Quarantine Road intersection... More

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13 Jul 2026 7:44pm Alerts:
Tasman

SH1 clear, Riverlands, Marlborough

Description of occurrence State Highway 1 at the intersection of Sheffield Street is now clear following a crash earlier this evening. Police thank motorists for their patience. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre More

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13 Jul 2026 4:59pm Alerts:
Tasman

SH1 blocked, Riverlands, Marlborough

Description of occurrence State Highway 1 at the intersection of Sheffield Street is blocked following a two-vehicle crash. The incident was reported to emergency services around 4.20pm. One person has sustained critical... More

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10 Jul 2026 5:35pm Alerts:
Tasman

Crash, road blocked, SH6, Tasman

Description of occurrence State Highway 6 / Main Road Hope is currently blocked near the Edens Road intersection. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash just before 5pm. Three people have injuries, two serious... More

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