Media release - fatal crash
18 Aug 2026 8:51pm News:
Wellington

Fatal crash, Peka Peka

One person has died following a crash in Peka Peka tonight. The single vehicle crash on Paetawa Road was reported just after 7pm. The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. The road is... More

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Media release - fatal crash
18 Aug 2026 8:45pm News:
Eastern

Fatal crash, Hastings

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Awatoto, Hastings this afternoon. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a motorbike on State Highway 51, just south of Waitangi Road... More

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18 Aug 2026 6:10pm Alerts:
Canterbury

State Highway 1, Hurunui closed following crash

Description of occurrence State Highway 1, Hundalee remains closed following an earlier crash. The two-vehicle crash near the intersection with Claverley Road was reported at around 3:15pm. Two people have been seriously... More

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18 Aug 2026 4:52pm Alerts:
Eastern

Serious crash, Hastings

Description of occurrence State Highway 51, Awatoto is currently closed following a crash. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a motorbike just south of Waitangi Road was reported just after 4:30pm. Initial indications... More

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Police Emergency tape with car - 3
18 Aug 2026 4:29pm News:
Canterbury

Appeal for information following crash, Timaru:

Police investigating a crash earlier today in Timaru are seeking information from the public. At around 11:40am today (18 August) Police were called to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian... More

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