Poor weather and multiple crashes on motorways around Auckland and Wellington are causing headaches for holidaymakers trying to escape the cities for the long weekend by adding to existing delays.
Auckland is being walloped by heavy rain as a trough lingers over the city.
A crash on State Highway 58 near Judgeford which was blocking the westbound lane near the intersection with Mulhern Rd is now clear but NZTA says motorists should expect delays due to "significant" congestion in both directions.
One person in one of the vehicles involved has moderate injuries and another has minor injuries, a police spokeswoman said.
A lane on the South Western motorway at Walmsley Rd was partially blocked after a car and truck collision about 5.30pm.
