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NZTA - Latest News [Page 2]
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 >>
UPDATE: SH1 Clear Again After Crash
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 1:52 pm | NZTA
State Highway 1/Hundalee Road, south of Oaro, has been cleared following a crash. People are asked to drive with care through this area. More >>
Northland State Highway Update – Flooding Impacts
Friday, 27 March 2026, 10:05 am | NZTA
More roads will reopen progressively as floodwaters recede and safety checks are completed. More >>
UPDATE: 6.50pm – SH73 Reopened After Crash
Monday, 23 March 2026, 7:02 pm | NZTA
State Highway 73/West Coast Road, near Hasketts Road, in Christchurch has reopened after a crash. People are asked to drive with care in the area. More >>
Crash Closes SH73 In Christchurch
Monday, 23 March 2026, 6:59 pm | NZTA
A crash has closed State Highway 73/West Coast Road in the Christchurch suburb of Yaldhurst. The crash happened near the intersection with Hasketts Road and emergency services are working at the site. Road users are advised to delay their journeys ... More >>
UPDATE: 12pm – Further Spill (milk This Time) On SH73
Monday, 23 March 2026, 1:06 pm | NZTA
While State Highway 73 has been cleared after a vehicle towing a fuel tank became stuck on Porter River Bridge, a different spill is now affecting traffic elsewhere on the highway. A milk spill on SH73 near Parapet Rock, between Lake Pearson and ... More >>
Serious Crash Affecting Traffic In Kawarau Gorge
Friday, 20 March 2026, 7:15 pm | NZTA
At least one lane may be closed for hours on State Highway 6 in the Kawarau Gorge as emergency services deal with a serious crash. The crash happened recently on SH6/Gibbston Highway, near the Cardrona-Roaring Meg Pack Track intersection. Road users should ... More >>
Bridge Maintenance Finishing Ahead Of Schedule
Friday, 20 March 2026, 10:21 am | NZTA
The closures were due to continue through to Friday morning of next week, but good progress made on the work means next week’s closures will no longer be required. The bridge will be accessible again 24-7 from this weekend. More >>
UPDATE: 6.50pm – SH8 Reopened
Sunday, 15 March 2026, 7:20 pm | NZTA
State Highway 8/Omarama-Lindis Pass Road, between Omarama and Tarras, has reopened following a fatal crash this afternoon. People are asked to drive with care through the area. More >>
UPDATE: 2.10pm – SH8 Closed Between Omarama And Tarras
Sunday, 15 March 2026, 4:55 pm | NZTA
Police were called to a two-vehicle crash around 12.20pm, and say that initial indicators are that there are injuries. More >>
Partial Closure For SH1 Near Hornby
Monday, 9 March 2026, 1:44 pm | NZTA
A detour will be available via Waterloo Road, Pound Road and SH73/Yaldhurst Road. More >>
SH99 To Partially Reopen Soon
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 11:08 am | NZTA
Poor weather may impact upon the scheduling of the remaining work. People can stay up to date with the latest at our Journey Planner site. More >>
SH73 Bridge Closure For Road Resurfacing
Friday, 27 February 2026, 10:36 am | NZTA
The closure of the bridge, between Otira and Jacksons, is planned for 8pm Monday 16 March through to 5am Tuesday 17 March, 2026. More >>
UPDATE: 7.50am – SH1 Now Clear On Kaiapoi Bridge
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 10:06 am | NZTA
People are reminded to take care when travelling on the highway. More >>
Crashes Block Lanes Of SH1 At Kaiapoi
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 9:48 am | NZTA
One northbound lane and one southbound lane are affected. More >>
Crash SH1 Orewa Closed Northbound – Avoid The Area
Monday, 23 February 2026, 1:09 pm | NZTA
A multi vehicle crash has closed State Highway 1 northbound just at Grand Drive in Orewa. There is a fuel spill resulting from the crash which requires remediation. Contractors are onsite. Road users are advised to avoid the area or take State Highway ... More >>
SH16 Helensville Township: Overnight Road Closures For Resurfacing Works
Friday, 20 February 2026, 1:52 pm | NZTA
Some noise from machinery is expected, but crews will do their best to minimise disruption where possible. More >>
Safety Upgrade In Planning For Intersection Of Concern
Friday, 20 February 2026, 12:27 pm | NZTA
We are looking forward to moving this project forward for the safety and assurance of those local communities. More >>
SH87 reopened after crash
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 7:57 pm | NZTA
State Highway 87 between Shannon and Clarks Junction in Otago has reopened after a crash this afternoon. Road users may experience delays, and people are asked to travel with care in the area. More >>
