
Three-car collision brings Auckland motorway to a halt
Waka Kotahi is warning motorists to expect delays.
Waka Kotahi is warning motorists to expect delays.
A city-wide barrier-arm malfunction caused traffic headaches in Hastings.
There will be an hour-long window for drivers to get through today.
NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to expect delays on the Southern Motorway.
Police say there was a multi-vehicle nose-to-tail just before 7am.
Traffic management will be in place from Papakura to Takanini from 7pm tonight until 5am.
Traffic is backed up for nearly 10km on Auckland's southern motorway this afternoon.
Emergency services rushed to scene after 3pm today.
Queues over 7km long have resulted from crash between Market Rd and Greenlane off-ramps.
The prospect of permanently closing the road is up for debate.
A bus driver shortage, fewer services and closed rail lines are bringing greater gridlock.
The crash has closed two lanes and blocked the Northcote on-ramp.
Cordons remain in place in several streets.
“I do not let my grandchildren out the gate. They cannot play beside the road."
March Madness has hit commuters early, and with a vengeance.
Following the crash, traffic was backed up for 8km on SH1 heading north near Dairy Flat.
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A crash is causing delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway this morning.
Auckland Transport is urging people to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for travel.
Heavy holiday weekend traffic has caused a queue heading north from Auckland along State Highway 1. Video / @WakaKotahiAkNth
State Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.
Police were called to the incident about 6.10pm this evening.
The closure caused traffic chaos for Wairarapa commuters.
Auckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.
The Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.
Rising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.
Rain is battering Auckland and the top of the North Island.
Aotearoa is in for another weekend of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, with motorway delays and power outages striking already. Video / NZ Herald
Two patients were assessed and treated in moderate condition.