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27 Aug 2026 4:51pm Alerts:
Eastern

Serious crash, Pilcher Road, Hastings district

Description of occurrence Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash that has blocked Pilcher Road in Mangateretere this afternoon. Police were alerted to the crash, between Giles Lane and Lawn Road, about 4... More

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27 Aug 2026 4:10pm Alerts:
Southern

Motorists asked to avoid Glenorchy – Queenstown Road and the Crown Range

Description of occurrence Queenstown Police are asking motorists to avoid Glenorchy – Queenstown Road and the Crown Range following inclement weather. Glenorchy – Queenstown Road is currently closed while authorities work to... More

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27 Aug 2026 11:46am Alerts:
Eastern

Lane blocked, Hawke's Bay Expressway, Napier

Description of occurrence The southbound lane of the Hawke's Bay Express Way in Pirimai, Napier, is blocked due to a broken-down tractor. Police were notified around 11.30am of the incident between the Kennedy Road on-ramp and... More

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27 Aug 2026 7:26am Alerts:
Southern

Motorists reminded to drive to the conditions, Central Otago

Description of occurrence Police are urging caution to motorists due to severe weather conditions across Central Otago this morning. Thankfully, there have been no serious crashes reported this morning - however, there is... More

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26 Aug 2026 8:35pm Alerts:
Northland

Serious crash, Oruru Road, Peria

Description of occurrence Police are in attendance at a serious two-vehicle crash in Peria this evening. Emergency services were called to Oruru Road near Jason Road about 8pm. Initial indications suggest there are serious... More

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25 Aug 2026 7:18pm Alerts:
Waitematā

Serious crash, Sunnynook Road, Sunnynook

Description of occurrence Police are in attendance of a serious crash in Sunnynook this evening. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Sunnynook Road and Sycamore Drive about 6.30pm after a report of a crash... More

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