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15 Feb 2026 9:01pm Alerts:
Canterbury

Update - serious crash, Merivale

Heaton Street has now reopened after the earlier serious single-vehicle crash. Police thank motorists for their patience. ENDS  Issued by Police Media Centre More

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14 Feb 2026 9:28am Alerts:
Waikato

Police urge caution on roads following heavy rain

Motorists in the Waikato are being warned to drive with extreme caution and not attempt to drive through flooded roads. More

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14 Feb 2026 8:22am Alerts:
Southern

Road closed, Old Coach Road, Gore

Old Coach Road, between Kaiwera Downs Road and Isla Road, is closed following a two-vehicle crash. More

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13 Feb 2026 7:52pm Alerts:
Waikato

South-western Waikato: Flooding, avoid travel

Police are advising motorists in the south-western Waikato area, including Otorohanga District, Waipa District and Te Awamutu, to stay off the roads this evening due to heavy rainfall and flooding. More

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13 Feb 2026 7:50pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Significant flooding, SH1, Oruanui, Taupō

State Highway 1 is currently experiencing significant flooding in the Orauanui, Taupō area. Police began receiving reports of flooding around 6.30pm. More

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13 Feb 2026 6:07pm Alerts:
Waikato

Roads blocked, SH 31 and SH 39, Otorohanga District

State Highway 31 and State Highway 39, Otorohanga District, are both currently blocked due to significant flooding and slips. Police were notified of these slips around 5.30pm. More

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