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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 >>
May Night Works Near SH1 Redoubt Road Interchange
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 12:27 pm | NZTA
These works are weather dependent and may change from the advertised dates. More >>
SH73 Closed By Crash
Friday, 24 April 2026, 8:50 am | NZTA
People should allow extra time for travel because of the closure. An update will be provided when the status of the road changes. More >>
SH1 Mangamuka Gorge Closed Due To Truck Roll
Monday, 20 April 2026, 3:55 pm | NZTA
Road users will need to detour via State Highway 10 or delay their travel. The road is likely to remain fully closed until early evening. More >>
Highway Closures For Anzac Day Services
Monday, 20 April 2026, 3:52 pm | NZTA
People are encouraged to plan their journeys accordingly, and to allow extra time for travel where closures or increased traffic volumes occur. More >>
Warnings Of Light Snow On The Roads As Winter Looms
Monday, 20 April 2026, 1:23 pm | NZTA
A MetService strong wind watch is also in effect for the Buller, Grey and Westland districts on the West Coast, with advice that southeast winds may approach several gale force in exposed places. This watch is currently in place until noon tomorrow. More >>
UPDATE: 3.35pm – SH1 Fully Reopened At Hampden
Monday, 13 April 2026, 5:34 pm | NZTA
State Highway 1/Herbert-Hampden Road in North Otago has fully reopened following a serious crash this morning. Road users are asked to take extra care travelling in the area just north of Hampden, and some delays can still be expected along this ... More >>
UPDATE: 12pm – SH1 Reopened At Hampden With Stop/Go
Monday, 13 April 2026, 12:10 pm | NZTA
A section of State Highway 1/Herbert-Hampden Road closed by a serious crash this morning is now open under traffic management that requires road users to stop on demand. People are asked to take extra care travelling through this area just north ... More >>
UPDATE: 11.10am – SH1 Closure Points Confirmed
Monday, 13 April 2026, 11:41 am | NZTA
As emergency services continue their work at the site of a serious crash in North Otago, closure points have been confirmed for State Highway 1/Herbert-Hampden Road. The SH1 closure applies between the intersections Mile Flat Road and Findlays Road. ... More >>
SH1 Mangamuka Gorge To Close Tonight
Saturday, 11 April 2026, 4:24 pm | NZTA
State Highway 1 Mangamuka Gorge will be closed from 7pm tonight, Saturday 11 April, due to potential impacts from Tropical Cyclone Vaianu. Inspection crews will be on site from first light Sunday morning to assess the conditions before determining ... More >>
South Island Not Spared From Cyclone Impacts
Saturday, 11 April 2026, 2:04 pm | NZTA
As Tropical Cyclone Vaianu tracks toward New Zealand this weekend, those living and travelling in north-eastern parts of the South Island are being encouraged to prepare for potential impacts. While the North Island is expected to bear the brunt ... More >>
UPDATE: 2.05pm – SH1/Dunedin Southern Motorway Reopened
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 2:29 pm | NZTA
State Highway 1/Dunedin Southern Motorway at Burnside has reopened after a crash this morning left a digger stuck on the road. The site is now cleared and both northbound and southbound lanes are open, but people are asked to travel with care in the area ... More >>
UPDATE: 2.40pm – SH1 Near Kaikōura Clear Again
Monday, 6 April 2026, 3:10 pm | NZTA
State Highway 1 at Goose Bay, south of Kaikōura, is fully open again after a crash partially closed the road. Vehicles involved in the crash have been moved off the road and delays have eased. Road users are asked to travel with care in the area. ... More >>
Lane Closure And Delays After SH1 Crash
Monday, 6 April 2026, 1:31 pm | NZTA
Road users should plan for delays as traffic is managed at the crash site. More >>
