
Controversial road closure leads to $5m in fines
Since the cul-de-sac was created in March 2022, 34,299 fines have been issued.
Since the cul-de-sac was created in March 2022, 34,299 fines have been issued.
Police advised motorists to stay off personal devices such as mobile phones.
One driver described the scene as 'absolute bloody chaos'.
Huge crowds are expected to pay their respects over the next few days.
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The motorway was closed while petrol and cooking oil were cleaned up.
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2.
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Journeys between Taupiri, and Ohakea in the lower North Island are affected.
The man fled on foot before police arrived and they are trying to find him.
Aucklanders are still being advised to be prepared for a swathe of roadworks.
Big Gay Out starts at 12pm at Coyle Park.
Work on State Highway 2 between Waihī to Tauranga expected to continue into March.
Two incidents this morning are making things slow-going for commuters.
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The crash near Conifer Grove involved multiple vehicles.
The cause of the large opening in the ground has also been revealed.
Totara St was expected to reopen today.
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Police are now on Wakelin Rd, south of Kerikeri, turning motorists around.
High winds brought down powerlines and trees in Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Auckland.
MetService described the wind as 'strong', with gusts of up to 96km/h across the bridge.
'It was definitely scary,' a witness said.
All lanes open again on highway, but motorists warned to expect delays.
The delays are expected to continue for several weeks.
The crash at the intersection of Falls Rd and Mansel Dr was reported to police at 6.58am.
Overheight vehicle, truck spilling load and motorway crash affect commuters.
In free-flowing traffic, the trip to the city usually takes drivers less than 20 minutes.