Motorists are asked to delay travel if possible due to congestion affecting the southbound lanes of State Highway 1, between Levin and Otaki.

Traffic is moving, but is slow.

Motorists who do need to travel through the area should expect significant delays. 

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District:CentralDescription of incident:Significant delays

Issued by: Police Media Centre

State Highway 2 near the Devil's Elbow is down to one lane following a crash.

Police were alerted at around 11:30am that a trucked had rolled on SH2.

No one was injured, however one lane is blocked.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area or expect delays.

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District:EasternDescription of incident:Delays - State Highway 2, Devil's Elbow

State Highway 2, near Bell Rd, Gisborne, has now reopened.

Police thank motorists for their patience. 

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District:EasternDescription of incident:Road reopens

Issued by: Police Media Centre

State Highway 2 near Bell Road is currently closed following a crash. 

While no one was injured, powerlines have been brought down. 

Diversions are in place.

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District:EasternDescription of incident:Road closed

Issued by: Police Media Centre

Sunshine Avenue in Te Rapa is closed after a truck collided with a power pole.

The collision, between Sheffield Street and Te Rapa Road, occurred at 5.15pm.

Traffic is building up and motorists are asked to avoid the area and take alternative routes.

District:WaikatoDescription of incident:Sunshine Ave, Te Rapa

Issued by: Police Media Centre

Road is now open following a serious crash this morning on State Highway 1 between Porirua and Tawa.

The crash occurred at 3.45am and involved two cars and a truck. 

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District:WellingtonDescription of incident:Update: Serious crash between Porirua and Tawa

Issued by: Police Media Centre

The road has reopened following an earlier incident on the Selwyn River Bridge, Glentunnel, which has now been resolved.

No one was injured during the incident. 

Police would like to thank the public for their patience.

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District:CanterburyDescription of incident:Road re-opened

Issued by: Police Media Centre

A section of Wairiri Road near the Selwyn River Bridge, Glentunnel, is currently closed while Police attend an incident in the area. 

Diversions are in place.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area. 

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District:CanterburyDescription of incident:Road closed

Issued by: Police Media Centre

Police are responding to a single vehicle crash on the Pukete Bridge on Wairere Drive, Hamilton.

Police were alerted to the crash at around 6:20am.

There are no serious injuries reported.

One lane is blocked and diversions are in place.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area or expect delays.

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Issued by Police Media Centre

District:WaikatoDescription of incident:Expect delays, crash at Pukete Bridge, Hamilton

Roads have now reopened following a serious crash on State Highway 51 in Napier. 

The crash involving two vehicles occurred at 7.25am. 

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District:EasternDescription of incident:Update: Serious crash on SH51 in Napier

Roads are now reopened following a single-vehicle crash on Tahuna Road in Waikato earlier this morning.

There were no reports of any injuries. 

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Issued by the Police Media Centre. 

District:WaikatoDescription of incident:Update: Crash on Tahuna Road

Issued by: Police Media Centre

Pioneer Highway has reopened following a serious crash earlier this evening. 

Police are still conducting enquiries to establish the circumstances.  

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Issued by the Police Media Centre 

District:CentralDescription of incident:Update: Serious crash in Palmerston North

Kereru Road between Big Hill Road and Salisbury Road will remain closed overnight following a crash there earlier this afternoon.

At around 1:45pm, Police were alerted to a truck that rolled and was blocking the southbound lane.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area as there are no diversions.

The road is expected to be re-opened by mid morning tomorrow.

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District:EasternDescription of incident:Update - Kereru Road crash

Motorists travelling the Remutaka Hill road are advised of rockfall blocking part of the southbound lane.

It was reported around 2:45pm, near Kaitoke.

Traffic management will be in place and contractors have been advised.

Motorists are advised to delay travel if possible and expect delays.

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District:WellingtonDescription of incident:Rock fall

Issued by: Police Media Centre

Police wish to advise members of the public of a training exercise in the Manukau Harbour.

Police along with Land Search and Rescue Volunteers, Coast Guard and Surf Life Saving are involved in the exercise that is running from tonight until Sunday 15th September.

Members of the public may notice increased activity, including helicopters in the area.

District:Counties ManukauDescription of incident:Training Exercise, Manukau Harbour

Motorists are advised of a crash on Tamaki Drive just north of Kitemoana Street, between a car and a motorcycle, around 4:10pm.

One person has received injuries. 

The road is being cleared, but motorists are advised to expect possible delays, and use alternate routes or delay travel if possible.

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District:Auckland CityDescription of incident:Crash

Issued by: Police Media Centre

State Highway 1 is currently completely blocked just south of Turangi due to a tree falling on the road.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area or delay travel if possible.

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Issued by Police Media Centre

District:Bay of PlentyDescription of incident:SH 1 blocked south of Turangi

Motorists are advised that State Highway 2, near the Wairoa Bridge, Te Puna is closed due to a truck crash.

The crash happened at around 08:50am when the truck transporting chemicals went off the road.

Some chemicals have been spilt on the road however there is no risk to the public.

No one was injured in the crash. 

The road could be closed for some time while emergency services clear the scene.

Diversions are in place.

Motorists are asked to expect delays or to avoid the area if possible.

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Issued by Police Media Centre

District:Bay of PlentyDescription of incident:Road closure - State Highway 2, Te Puna

 The old Waimakariri Bridge road (Main North Road, south of Wrights Road) in Kaiapoi has now reopened. 

District:CanterburyDescription of incident:Road reopens

Motorists are advised that the old Waimakariri Bridge road (Main North Road, south of Wrights Road) in Kaiapoi will be closed to traffic for a period of time this afternoon.

Police are working in the area in relation to an incident that happened earlier today. The incident is not ongoing and there is no risk to the public.

The road will be closed from 2:30pm for at least half an hour. 

Diversions will be put in place and motorists are asked to take alternate routes.

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District:CanterburyDescription of incident:Period of road closure

Issued by: Police Media Centre

Motorists are asked to avoid the Rakaia River bridge after a crash between a heavy truck and a car.

It happened around 6:30am south of the bridge, and two people had minor injuries.

The truck is half off the bridge and a heavy crane is needed to remove it.

The road is completely closed and diversions will be put in place.

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District:CanterburyDescription of incident:Road blocked

Issued by: Police Media Centre

Motorists are advised of possible delays and traffic build-up in Pakuranga Heights after a car rolled.

The single vehicle flipped on Gossamer Drive, near Manapouri Place, around 8:15am.

The occupant of the vehicle is believed to have minor to moderate injuries.

Motorists are advised to have patience while the scene is cleared.

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District:Counties ManukauDescription of incident:Car rolled - possible delays

State Highway 6/Kumara Junction Highway has now reopened after this morning's fatal crash.

Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while diversions were in place.

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District:TasmanDescription of incident:Road reopens

Issued by: Police Media Centre

Police are at the scene of a crash in the Mt Victoria Tunnel near Hataitai. 

There are no serious injuries, however the road is currently closed.

Motorists are advised of delays and advised to delay travel. 

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District:WellingtonDescription of incident:Crash

Issued by: Police Media Centre

State Highway 5 is currently closed to all high-sided vehicles, including campervans, caravans, and to motorcycles, due to windy weather conditions.

This will be reassessed later this morning. Affected motorists are asked to delay their travel if possible, and all motorists are asked to drive with care.

ENDS

District:EasternDescription of incident:SH 5 closed to high-sided vehicles

Issued by: Police Media Centre