Traffic build-up on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway
A serious crash has three of four northbound lanes on SH20 in Auckland closed after Neilson St off-ramp. Video / @WakaKotahiAkNth
A serious crash has three of four northbound lanes on SH20 in Auckland closed after Neilson St off-ramp. Video / @WakaKotahiAkNth
Motorists are advised to avoid the area, seek alternate routes and expect delays.
Overnight closures in Taupiri and Horotiu begin on January 14.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is asking motorists to pass with care and expect delays.
Sections of Great South Rd and Alfriston Rd in Manurewa are closed due to the crash.
A lane was closed on Auckland's Southern Motorway after a truck crashed into an overbridge. Video / Supplied
Many people will be travelling home this weekend to resume work on Monday.
Te Rapa Rd in Hamilton is blocked following the collision.
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One person has serious injuries while six others have minor injuries.
The two-vehicle crash north of Tauranga was reported to police at 2.02pm.
It brings the holiday road toll to nine already.
One person died after a crash last night at a Mount Maunganui intersection.
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Police were called to the scene about 4pm after a vehicle crashed into a lamp post.
Holidaymakers are being warned roads will be clogged in the afternoon.
A witness said traffic is backed up in both directions.
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The intersection of Mount Wellington Highway and Longford St is affected.
The Cavendish Drive on-ramp heading north towards the Waterview Tunnel has been closed.
The fatal crash occurred around 1130am near Kapuni.
The nine-week closure of State Highway 1 comes at 'the worst time', locals say.
Thousands of New Zealanders will be hitting the road to get to the beach and the bach.
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The crash happened just before 2.30am.