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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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8 Jul 2026 6:17pm Alerts:
Tasman

State Highway 6, Hira closing temporarily around 7pm tonight

Description of occurrence State Highway 6, Hira will be closing at around 7pm to allow for heavy machinery to remove a truck from the scene of an earlier crash. The single vehicle crash between Central Road and Hori Bay Road... More

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7 Jul 2026 8:52am Alerts:
Tasman

Inland Kaikoura Road closed due to flooding

Description of occurrence Inland Kaikoura Road is closed following flooding caused by recent and ongoing extreme weather events. Cribb Creek has burst its banks and Cribb Creek Bridge is unsafe to drive along. Stay home if its... More

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6 Jul 2026 5:42pm Alerts:
Tasman

State Highway 6 closed between Whataroa and Harihari

Description of occurrence State Highway 6 between Whataroa and Harihari has been closed due to high winds in the area. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes where possible, or delay travel. ENDS Issued by Police... More

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