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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