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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 3]
Northland Flooding – Key Routes Should Open This Afternoon
Friday, 27 March 2026, 12:25 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Geotechnical investigations are complete and slip material is being removed in the Mangamuka Gorge. We also anticipate the road will reopen by 3pm today. More >>
Fallen Trees Creating Highway Hazards
Friday, 27 March 2026, 12:19 pm | NZ Transport Agency
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has been alerted to several instances since last night where trees were reported to be at least partially blocking highways in Canterbury or on the West Coast. More >>
Northland State Highway Network Flooding Update
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 5:03 pm | NZ Transport Agency
NZTA is working closely with emergency services and lifeline utility groups to monitor impacts and coordinate the response. More >>
Upgrading Of Weather Impacts For South
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 11:47 am | NZ Transport Agency
A further reminder to road users to take extra care when travelling in strong winds, especially those in high-sided or towing vehicles and on motorcycles. More >>
Far North And Kaitaia Now Isolated Due To Flooding
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 10:29 am | NZ Transport Agency
With no detours available to or from Kaitaia – Kaitaia township and the Far North are now isolated. Road users should delay all travel in the region if possible. More >>
Update: 9.15am – SH1/Southern Motorway Clear Again After Crash
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 9:28 am | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are asked to drive with care. More >>
Flooding Affecting Northland Roads
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 9:24 am | NZ Transport Agency
Multiple roads are closed due to flooding and proactive safety measures. Driving is hazardous – only travel if necessary with the weather set to worsen this afternoon. More >>
Delays After Dunedin Motorway Crash
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 9:21 am | NZ Transport Agency
The crash had blocked the right eastbound lane at Lookout Point, near Burnett Street. Road users are asked to travel with care through this area as congestion clears. More >>
Heavy Rain, Strong Winds For South Island Road Users
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 5:44 pm | NZ Transport Agency
MetService is warning of the potential impacts of a deep sub-tropical low affecting the country from tonight. More >>
New North Auckland Highway – PenlinkTo Open In 2029
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 2:13 pm | NZ Transport Agency
“While good progress continues to be made on the road sections of the new highway,” saysRegional ManagerInfrastructure Delivery, Stephen Collett, “the bridge crossing theWēitiRiver is taking longer to complete thananticipated. More >>
UPDATE: Severe Weather On The Way – Northlanders Take Care
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 1:29 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Road users should exercise extreme caution and follow the advice below. NZTA crews are preparing the network and will be monitoring road conditions throughout the event More >>
Strong Winds In Store For Auckland Harbour Bridge
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 1:06 pm | NZ Transport Agency
With the level of winds predicted, drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the western ring route on State Highways 16 and 18. More >>
SH11 Paihia: Northbound Closure For Drainage Improvements And Asphalt Works
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 11:50 am | NZ Transport Agency
Work will take place between MacMurray Road and Kings Road, between 7am to 6pm, and is expected to take around 3.5 weeks to complete, from 7 to 30 April. More >>
Severe Weather On The Way – Northlanders Take Care
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 1:42 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The current weather system is similar in nature to January weather event, with MetService forecasting prolonged heavy rain. In January, the situation escalated to a Red Warning and resulted in widespread impacts, so road users need to be prepared. More >>
Greymouth Road Closure For Wastewater Work
Monday, 23 March 2026, 3:55 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The stretch of SH6/Smith Street between Whall Street and Cobden Bridge is due to be closed from 6pm on Monday 30 March, reopening at 6am on Tuesday 31 March, for the replacement of wastewater pipes. More >>
SH73 Reopened With Speed Restriction
Monday, 23 March 2026, 10:47 am | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are asked to take care travelling through this area. More >>
Spill Closes SH73 At Porters Pass
Monday, 23 March 2026, 9:08 am | NZ Transport Agency
Roading crews for New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi are attending to the spill of diesel or oil on the highway and people are asked to avoid the area and delay their travel if they can. More >>
Detours Required For Resurfacing On SH6 Invercargill
Friday, 20 March 2026, 4:51 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The work has been scheduled during the summer construction period, when warmer, drier weather provides the best conditions for laying asphalt. More >>
Rakaia Bridge Crash Impacting Traffic
Friday, 20 March 2026, 12:41 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The crash happened just north of the river, on SH1/Main South Road. Emergency services are attending and managing traffic, and road users are advised to expect delays when travelling in this area. More >>
Chip In For Successful Sealing On SH16 Next
Friday, 20 March 2026, 11:23 am | NZ Transport Agency
Work will be carried out over 5 days from Monday 23 March, between 7am and 7pm, at multiple locations along SH16. Because of the number of sites, some drivers may pass through more than one worksite during a single journey or across multiple days. More >>
