Flooded SH1 section near Kaikōura on track to reopen next week if weather holds
Crews are also clearing fallen trees and other debris on the highway in the Hundalee Hills area. Rock…
Four injured and road closed after crash near Tairua, Coromandel
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Serious crashes in Northland near Ahipara and in Waipu
Kaitāia and Ahipara firefighters remained at the scene, and police confirmed at 12.15pm the road remained closed. The…
Wairoa flooding: One road reopens, many still closed as rain starts to clear, evacuation centres shut
The situation looks to be improving, with MetService meteorologist Alanna Burrows saying the worst of the rain was…
Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears
The declaration follows significant flooding across the district, with rising river levels affecting homes, businesses, farms, roads and…
Health New Zealand review released into Waikato Hospital ED death
He said the review found the man died after an “acute unexpected incident”, where “additional monitoring” would not…
Council warns Wairoa residents to be ready to evacuate amid heavy rain
“If you live in or near this area, please be prepared to leave immediately if advised to do…
Heavy rain and strong winds make way north ahead of Matariki weekend
MetService meteorologist Heather Keats told Ryan Bridge TODAY that this year’s spouts of severe weather had been “above…
Weather-hit Northland community frustrated as Helena Bay slip drags on
Now, it aims to reopen at least one lane by the end of July but said wet weather…
Auckland crashes close Penrose Road, cause southbound delays on Northern Motorway
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Pedestrian critically injured after Hamilton crash, roads closed
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Traffic backed on Upper Harbour Motorway, Greenhithe after two separate crashes
The 10km journey was expected to take almost 40 minutes as of 8.30am. The motorway was closed for…