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RNZ News
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
One dead after crash on State Highway three in Te Kūiti
SH3 was closed between Te Kūiti and SH4. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller A person has died following a crash involving two vehicles and a boat on State Highway 3 near Te Kūiti. Police confirmed one person had died and a boat had been involved. New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), said the road had been closed at 12.45pm on Friday between Te Kūiti and SH4. "Delay your journey and expect long delays," it said. The road was re-opened on Friday evening. A police spokesperson said the Serious Crash Unit attended and completed a scene examination. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
State Highway three closed following serious crash in Te Kūiti
SH3 is closed between Te Kūiti and SH4. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller State Highway 3 near Te Kūiti is closed following a serious crash. Police confirmed a boat was involved. A spokesperson said initial indications suggested there were serious injuries. New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), said the road had been closed at 12.45pm on Friday between Te Kūiti and SH4. "Delay your journey and expect long delays," it said. MORE TO COME... Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
06-07-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
SH3 reopens following Taranaki flooding
Photo: 123rf SH3 north of Taranaki has reopened between Mōkau and Piopio. The route has been closed following heavy rain in the region that caused widespread flooding and slips. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said a single lane opened from Sunday under traffic management, which will be in place over the coming week to allow for clean up. Further south, on SH3 at Mount Messenger, the southbound lane remains closed following a slip under the road. While the other main route north out of Taranaki, SH43 - The Forgotten Highway - is closed between Whangamomona and Tamarunui due to a slip. NZTA said geotechnical experts are expected on site in the next couple of days. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
12-06-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
SH3 still closed at Awakino after mudslide
SH3 Awakino is closed south of Awakau Rd due to a large mudslide. Photo: NZTA State Highway 3 remains closed south of Awakau Road at Awakino, in Taranaki on Friday morning after a large mudslide came down yesterday afternoon. The Transport Agency said contractors are assessing the situation and beginning the clean-up job. UPDATE 9:40AM The closure area has been extended, with SH3 now being CLOSED between Awakino Gorge and Mokau. The road is likely to remain closed for several hours for slip assessment and ongoing debris clearing. ^JP They are also clearing a number of smaller slips on the same highway, between Tongapōrutu and Piopio, caused by wet weather overnight. Motorists need to use State Highway 1 instead. A further update is expected this afternoon. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
12-06-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Large mudslide blocks State Highway 3 in Taranaki
SH3 Awakino is closed south of Awakau Rd due to a large mudslide. Photo: NZTA A large mudslide is blocking State Highway 3 in Taranaki. The slip happened at Awakino and the highway south of Awakau Road will be closed overnight, NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)said. Contractors at Awakino and Piopio are turning back traffic and motorists are being asked to avoid the area. NZTA said the alternative route is State Highway 1, but it is longer. The road will be assessed at first light tomorrow. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
