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13 Feb 2026 7:37am Alerts:
Canterbury

Serious crash: Karaka Road / State Highway 7, Waikari

State Highway 7, between McRaes and Mt Alexander Roads, is blocked following a single vehicle crash. Emergency services received reports of the crash about 6.40am. More

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11 Feb 2026 6:36pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

State Highway 47 reopens

Motorists are advised State Highway 47 has reopened again following a scrub fire this afternoon.  ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre More

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11 Feb 2026 6:29pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Road closure: State Highway 47, Otukou

State Highway 47 has been closed near Lake Otamangakau as emergency services respond to a scrub fire. The fire was reported about 4pm. Motorists should expect delays. ENDS More

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10 Feb 2026 4:29pm Alerts:
Wellington

Serious crash: Trentham, Upper Hutt

The intersection of Messines Avenue and Seddul Bahr Road is closed following a serious crash involving a vehicle and a cyclist. More

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10 Feb 2026 3:50pm Alerts:
Eastern

Serious crash: State Highway 2, Wairoa

The intersection of Black Street and Archilles Street/ State Highway 2, Wairoa, is closed following a serious crash. More

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9 Feb 2026 4:52pm Alerts:
Waitematā

Bus fire, Mangawhai

A section of Mangawhai Road has been closed following a school bus fire. Police assistance was requested at 3.55pm. More

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