NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 1]
SH6 Closed After Large Slip
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 7:56 am | NZ Transport Agency
The section of SH6, between the intersection with State Highways 65 and 69, has been closed since the early hours of this morning. The slip is located near the Eight Mile Creek Bridge and includes large downed trees. More >>
Rock N’ Rolling Into Winter At Nevis Bluff (and Season Wrap)
Monday, 11 May 2026, 9:01 am | NZ Transport Agency
The work by New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) involves abseilers on the Bluff doing a controlled release of rock that has been loosened by weather erosion and poses a risk to people using the highway. More >>
Slips, Fallen Trees Adding To Weather Impacts
Friday, 8 May 2026, 5:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has received a report this afternoon of a slip blocking a lane on State Highway 73 near Otira. More >>
Surface Flooding Issues Spread
Friday, 8 May 2026, 1:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The latest area warning put in place is for State Highway 6/Lower Buller Gorge between Inangahua and the intersection with State Highway 67/Buller Road. More >>
UPDATE: More Surface Flooding Warnings
Friday, 8 May 2026, 12:11 pm | NZ Transport Agency
An area warning remains in place for State Highway 6 between Makarora in Otago and Haast on the West Coast (including Haast Pass), also because of surface flooding. More >>
Upcoming Night Works On SH16 - Waterview
Friday, 8 May 2026, 11:57 am | NZ Transport Agency
The works will take place over multiple nights between 18 and 27 May from 9pm to 5am, Sunday to Thursdays. More >>
Caution Urged Due To Surface Flooding
Friday, 8 May 2026, 9:44 am | NZ Transport Agency
The area warning from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) comes as MetService still has orange heavy rain warnings in place for the West Coast and the headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers about and south of Arthur’s Pass National Park. More >>
Rain And Wind Warnings For Road Users
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 11:01 am | NZ Transport Agency
MetService has orange heavy rain warnings in place for the Buller and Westland districts, and Fiordland north of Doubtful Sound. This orange level of warning means that surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions are possible. More >>
Securing An Alternative To The Brynderwyn Hills
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 12:26 pm | NZ Transport Agency
It’s a significant step which ensures that the necessary land will be secured for future construction, says Programme Director, Derek Robertson. More >>
Rock N’ Rolling Into Winter At Nevis Bluff (and Season Wrap)
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 10:28 am | NZ Transport Agency
Rocks will be rolling at Central Otago’s Nevis Bluff from next week as critical safety work is undertaken on State Highway 6 between Cromwell and Queenstown. The work by New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) involves abseilers on the ... More >>
SH1 Closed After Serious Crash
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 3:37 pm | NZ Transport Agency
More information, including closure points, will be provided when available. More >>
SH6 Clear Again After Crash
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 4:32 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People are asked to travel with care on this route. More >>
UPDATE: 3.30pm – SH6 Closed To Clear Crash Site
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 3:44 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The closure is near the intersection with Ballantyne Road, and about 2km west of Wānaka Airport. More >>
Crash Blocking SH6 Near Wānaka
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 2:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are encouraged to delay their travel or avoid the area if possible while the crash is still being dealt with. More >>
SH73 Reopened After Crash
Friday, 24 April 2026, 10:54 am | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 73/West Coast Road between Chattertons Road and Old West Coast Road has reopened following a crash this morning. More >>
New Speed Limits To Keep Kids Safer At Canterbury Schools
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 10:40 am | NZ Transport Agency
Installation and preparation for these VSLs – which indicate on electronic signs the reduced speed limit is in force – is due to begin next week. More >>
SH1 Reopens In Southland
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 4:28 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are asked to take care travelling this route. More >>
Truck Crash Closes State Highway 6 Near Murchison (SH6 OPEN)
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 2:27 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Drivers are asked to take care at the crash site. Some delays can be expected as queued traffic clears. More >>
UPDATE: Truck Crash Closes State Highway 6 Near Murchison
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 12:46 pm | NZ Transport Agency
A heavy vehicle tow is being sent to the crash scene to recover and move the truck, but it will take several hours to arrive. More >>
Truck Crash Closes State Highway 6 Near Murchison
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 10:32 am | NZ Transport Agency
People travelling between Murchison and the West Coast, and Springs Junction are warned of a highway closure and travel delays. It follows a truck crash near Dellows Bluff this morning. The incident was reported around 9 am. The truck is currently ... More >>
