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RNZ News
a day ago
- Automotive
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Marae opens doors to stranded drivers as crash blocks SH1 at Manakau
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A marae near the scene of crash that has closed State Highway 1 between Ōtaki and Levin has opened its doors to stuck drivers. State Highway 1 at Manakau is expected to remain closed for several hours following an earlier crash near Whakahoro Road. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash near Manakau around 10.20am between Whakahoro and Kuku East Roads, and remain on site. Police said Te Iwi o Ngati Tukorehe Marae just north of Manakau has opened its doors to drivers waiting for the road to open and is providing cups of tea. A worker at a nearby business said traffic in the southbound lane was at a standstill. "It's very quiet and the traffic has just stopped. You can hear people's voices rather than the drone of the traffic. "There's a line of traffic - trucks, cars - nothing travelling north." They thought it was "fabulous" that the nearby marae had opened its doors to waiting drivers. Police urged motorists to delay any non-essential travel, with diversions via Palmerston North and the Remutaka Hill taking about three hours. The police Serious Crash Unit is investigating. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
2 days ago
- Automotive
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Serious crash blocks State Highway 1 at Manakau
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A serious crash has blocked State Highway 1 at Manakau on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to the scene between Whakahoro Road and Kuku East Road about 10.20am. Diversions are being arranged and motorists are advised to expect delays. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
5 days ago
- Automotive
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One dead after two-vehicle crash in Horowhenua
One person died at the Waitohu Valley Road crash site. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi A person has died after a crash in the Horowhenua District earlier Friday. Emergency services were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Waitohu Valley Road in Manakau at about 4.15pm. Police said one person died at the scene. The road is closed while the serious crash unit examines the crash site. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
5 days ago
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One dead following crash on Waitohu Valley Road in Manakau
People had been seriously injured in the crash, police said. Photo: RNZ / Tim Brown A person has died after a crash in the Horowhenua District earlier today. Emergency services were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Waitohu Valley Road in Manakau at about 4.15pm. Police say one person had died at the scene. They say the road is closed while the serious crash unit examines the crash site. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
27-06-2025
- General
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The Manukau man crafting vintage propellers
life and society transport 29 minutes ago Next time a vintage aircraft flies overhead there's a good chance it's being propelled by the handiwork of a man from Manakau, an hour north of Wellington. For over 25 years Jeff Fox has created wooden propellers for classic aircraft like tiger moths and sopwith camels. He can put up to 300 hours of work into each handcrafted propeller for clients including First World War aviation buff Sir Peter Jackson. Jimmy Ellingham reports.
