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Crash Closes SH8 In Mackenzie District

Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 9:23 am | NZTA

People are asked to avoid the area or delay their travel while the closure is in place, which may only last about an hour for the road to be cleared. More >>

SH1 In Southland Clear After Tractor Crash

Monday, 18 May 2026, 6:00 pm | NZTA

State Highway 1/Pioneer Highway, south of Mataura in Southland, is clear again after a blockage due to a tractor rolling over this afternoon. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash, between State Highway 96/Glencoe Highway and Craig Road, around ... More >>

Update: 6.55pm – SH1 Reopened After Fatal Rakaia Crash

Friday, 15 May 2026, 7:09 pm | NZTA

State Highway 1/Main South Road at Rakaia, including the Rakaia River Bridge, has reopened following a fatal crash earlier today. With police investigations at the site complete, and vehicles involved in the crash having been towed, the section ... More >>

UPDATE: 5.45pm – Congestion On SH77 After Fatal Rakaia Crash

Friday, 15 May 2026, 6:26 pm | NZTA

People are being warned about significant congestion on State Highway 77 this afternoon as it is used by many as an alternative route to avoid a fatal crash closure on State Highway 1 at Rakaia. Road users are reporting lengthy delays in the area near the ... More >>

UPDATE: 3.50pm – SH96 Fully Open Again

Monday, 11 May 2026, 5:28 pm | NZTA

State Highway 96/Winton-Hedgehope Highway in Southland is fully open again following traffic restrictions due to a serious motorcycle crash this morning. Road users are asked to travel with care on this stretch of highway between Factory Road and Keen ... More >>

Overnight Maintenance Work On SH1 Between Gillies Ave And Khyber Pass Road

Monday, 11 May 2026, 1:31 pm | NZTA

From this Sunday (17 May), maintenance and upgrades on stormwater assets on State Highway 1 (SH1) between Gillies Ave and Khyber Pass Road will be carried out. Works will take place at night-time Sunday to Thursdays between 10pm and 5am and is expected ... More >>

UPDATE: 12.20pm – SH96 Open With Restriction

Monday, 11 May 2026, 12:53 pm | NZTA

Following a motorcycle crash this morning, part of State Highway 96/Winton-Hedgehope Highway in Southland is open again, but traffic is required to stop on demand at the site. This stop/go traffic management between Factory Road and Keen Road is expected ... More >>

UPDATE: Flooding Issues, Rockfall Continue This Morning

Saturday, 9 May 2026, 2:45 pm | NZTA

While the rain has eased and MetService has now lifted its weather warnings for the South Island, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) area warnings for surface flooding and restrictions around slips remain in place this morning. In Christchurch, ... More >>

UPDATE 2: Raised Weather Warnings For Road Users

Thursday, 7 May 2026, 1:58 pm | NZTA

A strong wind watch is in place for Fiordland north of Doubtful Sound for tomorrow night. More >>

UPDATE: Raised Weather Warnings For Road Users

Thursday, 7 May 2026, 1:19 pm | NZTA

NZTA also urges extra care when travelling in strong winds, especially those in high-sided or towing vehicles and on motorcycles. More >>

SH6 Near Invercargill Closed By Crash

Monday, 4 May 2026, 8:02 pm | NZTA

State Highway 6/Winton-Lorneville Highway, north of Invercargill, is closed tonight following a crash. The highway is closed at Makarewa between Orion Road East and Flora Road East. A detour is in place: Northbound traffic should turn right onto ... More >>

400 Truffières And Growing: NZ Truffle Sector Launches First National Truffle Day

Monday, 4 May 2026, 2:42 pm | NZTA

Now estimated at around 400 truffières nationwide, with plantings ranging from dozens to thousands of trees, the sector is gaining momentum as a high-value niche within New Zealand’s primary industries. More >>

Detour Available As SH8 Remains Closed After Overnight Crash

Saturday, 2 May 2026, 8:11 am | NZTA

A detour is in place while a stretch of State Highway 8/Tarras-Cromwell Road remains closed this morning following a truck crash overnight. SH8/Tarras-Cromwell Road is closed near Lindis River Bridge in Central Otago. Road users are advised to avoid ... More >>

Median Barrier Installation SH1 Bombay

Friday, 1 May 2026, 8:35 pm | NZTA

At the end of installation another 5 nights will be required to remove the temporary barriers. More >>

Serious Crash In North Otago Blocks SH1

Thursday, 30 April 2026, 2:55 pm | NZTA

Road users are being urged to avoid State Highway 1/Herbert-Hampden Road in North Otago, or to delay their journeys, after a serious crash this afternoon. The multi-vehicle crash occurred just north of the intersection with Mile Flat Road. Emergency services ... More >>

Short Delays Expected For SH1 Repair Work

Thursday, 30 April 2026, 12:53 pm | NZTA

Road users are encouraged to plan ahead for delays expected next week as repair work is undertaken on State Highway 1/Main South Road between Rolleston and Burnham. The work to repair the temporary road shoulder near the new Dunns Crossing Road roundabout ... More >>

Delays Possible After Christchurch Crash

Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 5:57 pm | NZTA

Road users are being warned of potential delays after a crash on State Highway 74/Queen Elizabeth II Drive in Christchurch. The crash happened about 1km east of the Marshland Rd intersection, and reports from emergency services at the scene were that the road ... More >>