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NZTA - Latest News [Page 4]
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 >>
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 >>
