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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 4]
Blockage After Crash On SH1 At Hampden
Monday, 13 April 2026, 8:11 am | NZ Transport Agency
The crash near the intersection with Mile Flat Road is being attended by emergency services and is reported to involved trucks. More >>
Cyclone Vaianu – Prepare For Impacts On Northland’s State Highways
Friday, 10 April 2026, 4:08 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Northland is expecting strong winds and heavy rain from late tomorrow evening Saturday 11 April and throughout the day Sunday 12 April. More >>
Crash Closes SH1/Dunedin Southern Motorway
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 11:43 am | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are asked to avoid the area, delay their journeys or use alternative routes. More >>
Weather Postponement For SH1 Chertsey Closures
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 12:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Detours will be available as illustrated in the map below. Midnight openings of SH1/Rakaia Highway will be available for over-dimension vehicles. More >>
SH1 Reopened After Crash
Friday, 3 April 2026, 1:58 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 1/Rakaia Highway near Rakaia has reopened after a crash this morning. More >>
SH1 In Mid Canterbury Closed After Crash
Friday, 3 April 2026, 11:52 am | NZ Transport Agency
The multi-vehicle crash happened near the SH1/Rakaia Highway intersection with Chertsey Kyle Road. The highway is now closed between the intersections with Elizabeth Avenue and Somerton Road. Emergency services are attending. More >>
SH1 North Canterbury Crash May Cause Delays
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 1:02 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Emergency services are attending the crash on SH1/Hundalee Road, south of Oaro. More >>
Temporary Surfacing Works – SH1 Whakapara (Puhipuhi Road Rebuild)
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 1:30 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The recent severe rain caused damage both to the road surface on the Whakapara overflow bridge as well as completely flooding a section of road nearby that was in the final stages of being rebuilt. More >>
Eggs-Pect The Uneggs-Pected On The Roads This Easter Weekend
Monday, 30 March 2026, 10:40 am | NZ Transport Agency
The Warbirds over Wanaka event attracts tens of thousands of visitors over the Easter weekend and this makes Central Otago a hotspot for travel and holidaymakers even more than usual. More >>
Northland – Mangamuka And Whakapara Re-Opening
Friday, 27 March 2026, 4:20 pm | NZ Transport Agency
SH1 Mangamuka Gorge opened just before 3pm this afternoon following clearance of a slip. More >>
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 >>
