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NZTA - Latest News [Page 5]
6.50am – SH1 North Of Timaru Reopened After Fatal Crash
Friday, 21 November 2025, 9:08 am | NZTA
The road reopened about 1.20am this morning. More >>
Delays Due To SH1 Lane Closure
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 7:35 pm | NZTA
Road users are being advised to expect delays on the Christchurch Northern Motorway/State Highway 1 this afternoon after a vehicle crash. A section of the motorway, before the Tram Road off ramp, was initially down to one northbound lane after emergency ... More >>
Update: SH73 Reopens After Serious Crash
Monday, 10 November 2025, 1:59 pm | NZTA
A temporary 50km/h speed restriction in place and road users are asked to drive with care. More >>
Busy Week Of Events, Long Weekend Travel Volumes Facing Road Users
Monday, 10 November 2025, 1:07 pm | NZTA
This week in Christchurch, NZ Cup Week 2025 and the Royal A&P Show of New Zealand are expected to attract thousands of visitors, and this extra activity means more people on the roads. More >>
Evacuation Of Whakapapa Village - Tongariro Fire Update #8
Sunday, 9 November 2025, 6:55 pm | NZTA
Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Craig Gold says that the decision to evacuate the village was made based on the fire’s behaviour today. More >>
Crash Closes SH1 Near Invercargill
Sunday, 9 November 2025, 4:45 pm | NZTA
Road users should expect delays. An update will be provided as the status of the road changes. More >>
Crash Impacting Traffic On SH6
Monday, 3 November 2025, 1:46 pm | NZTA
Road users are asked to avoid the area, or if in the area, people should follow the directions of emergency services. More >>
Work Continues To Reopen SH75
Sunday, 2 November 2025, 5:13 pm | NZTA
An update is expected by early evening. More >>
Fire Causes Closure Of SH1 In Hei Hei, Christchurch
Saturday, 1 November 2025, 5:19 pm | NZTA
The road is expected to be reopened soon. More >>
SH1 Loop Road Safety Improvements Stage 2 – Updates On Detour Dates
Friday, 31 October 2025, 2:19 pm | NZTA
In the event of weather delays, the closure could be pushed back until the next fine weather window. Weather permitting, the project is due to be completed in mid-November. More >>
Further Blasting To Affect Travel At Nevis Bluff Next Week
Friday, 31 October 2025, 11:46 am | NZTA
Outside of the blasting times, people are advised to build an additional 10 minutes into their travels past the bluff between 8am and 5pm weekdays. More >>
Overnight Works To Install Electronic Signage SH20 - Portage Road Overbridge
Friday, 31 October 2025, 11:43 am | NZTA
Work will be carried out between 10pm and 5am, from Sunday 2 to Wednesday 26 November, excluding Friday and Saturday nights. More >>
UPDATE: 8.30pm – More highway closures because of snow
Monday, 27 October 2025, 8:46 pm | NZTA
Road users are advised to delay their journeys or avoid the areas More >>
UPDATE: 6.50pm – State Highways 6, 8 and 80 closed by snow
Monday, 27 October 2025, 7:12 pm | NZTA
Road users are advised to avoid these areas or delay their journeys. More >>
"Winter” Driving Conditions Warning As Cold Snap Arrives
Monday, 27 October 2025, 4:45 pm | NZTA
There are no highway closures so far due to today’s weather event. More >>
UPDATE: 2pm – SH1 Reopens Near Waikouaiti
Monday, 27 October 2025, 2:09 pm | NZTA
State Highway 1/Waikouaiti-Waitati Road near Waikouaiti, north of Dunedin, has now reopened. Road users are asked to drive with care through the area. More >>
Heading Home After The Long Weekend? Keep An Eye On The Weather
Sunday, 26 October 2025, 6:02 pm | NZTA
State highways may potentially close or have restrictions placed on them where obstructions arise or public safety is at risk. More >>
UPDATE: 25 October, 3.10pm – SH6/Haast Pass To Reopen Later Today
Saturday, 25 October 2025, 3:15 pm | NZTA
State Highway 6 between Haast and Makarora (including Haast Pass) is due to reopen later today, but traffic management in place on the route will mean delays of up to 30 mins for road users when open. A further update will be issued later today ... More >>
UPDATE: 25 October, 11.30am – Remainder Of SH7 Expected To Reopen This Afternoon
Saturday, 25 October 2025, 1:42 pm | NZTA
A single lane with traffic signals will be temporarily in place at the site of the work, and road users are asked to stop on demand. More >>
SH73 To Reopen And Return Road Access To West Coast
Friday, 24 October 2025, 10:24 am | NZTA
We ask people to continue to take care on highways across the South Island while hazards such as fallen trees may remain. More >>
