Two critical: Serious crash closes SH1 north of Whangarei
Crashes have caused hold-ups ahead of long weekend.
Crashes have caused hold-ups ahead of long weekend.
Heading out of Auckland over the long weekend? Check your travelling times here first.
Aucklanders can expect a slow commute home as power outages impact traffic in the CBD.
Commuters have been warned to expect delays.
One person has lifethreatening injuries following the crash on Waerenga Rd.
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The area on the West Coast was affected by storms and slips last month.
Motorists are being told to consider using different routes or leaving later than planned.
Two others were also hurt and a helicopter has been called to the site.
It is not going to be a fun day on the road for most.
NZTA is warning of even heavier traffic on Sunday.
The incident resulted in the temporary closure of State Highway 1 yesterday evening.
Data from last summer indicates when the roads will be most congested.
The incident resulted in the temporary closure of State Highway 6 near Havelock.
North Shore, Rodney and West Auckland Police thanked the public for their assistance.
Central North Island - less than 28 percent of population, 50 per cent of the road toll.
Police say the road south of Baldrock Rd has been blocked.
Traffic on SH1 is expected to be busy with holiday journeys most of the day.
Southbound traffic from Auckland will be without any delays today, NZTA predicts.
Within three years motorists will be able to drive 200km by motorway on SH1.
Heavy traffic is expected on New Zealand's main highways as we head away for New Year's.
Traffic is gridlocked again on a notoriously busy stretch of highway north of Auckland.
Traffic at a standstill north of Auckland as holidaymakers head away.
Traffic north of Whangarei is expected to be at its worst today for the holiday period.
Problematic pooch was reported to be on the Southern Motorway.
Crash blocking a key offramp for Boxing Day shoppers.
Shelly Beach Rd off ramp will be closed as part of the road resurfacing project.
Best to leave the car at home this New Year's.
The crash happened around 9.30am.
It's the second serious crash on SH25a in three days.