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RNZ News
21 hours ago
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Driver dies after falling from Auckland flyover following crash
The man died after falling from the Newmarket viaduct. Photo: Wikicommons The driver of a car which crashed on Auckland's Southern Motorway early this morning died after falling from the Newmarket flyover after the crash. Police are now investigating the man's death after the incident in the early hours of this morning. Superintendent Zane Hooper said the car was first seen driving at speed on the Southern Motorway near Greenlane just before 1am. Police followed the car, with camera operators also monitoring the vehicle's movements. The speeding vehicle hit the centre barrier on the Newmarket flyover, before crashing into the left side barrier. The police unit following the crashed car passed the vehicle as it been obscured by a passing truck, and by the time it got back to the scene, the driver had got out of the car. A camera operator then saw the man climb over the motorway barrier, where he either fell or dropped to the ground below the overbridge. Police patrols provided first aid, but the man died at the scene. "This is a tragic event for all those attending staff and welfare has been put in place for our people," said Hooper. Police have contacted the family of the dead man, and the IPCA has also been contacted. Hopper said the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene this morning and a critical incident investigation has begun. "As part of that investigation, a post-mortem will be carried out with formal identification procedures to be completed." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
7 days ago
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Potentially deadly pipe bombs found by body near Auckland motorway
A police cordon is set up in a walkway near SH1 at Highbrook. Photo: RNZ / Bella Craig Devices found near a body beside Auckland's Southern Motorway were pipe bombs that could have killed people, police say. Police were alerted to the sudden death about 11.30am on Tuesday and it resulted in the motorway being closed for many hours . Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward said an investigation into the man's "sudden death" was continuing and further specialist examination of two devices found near him had been completed. Do you know more? Email "From this examination, police can confirm both devices were in fact viable pipe bombs. "These devices would have been capable of causing death or serious injury to any individual in proximity." Hayward said these devices had now been safely removed and destroyed and there was no wider risk to the public. A post-mortem examination on the man was being completed on Wednesday. "Police also expect our scene examination to be completed this afternoon," Hayward said. "Given the scenes proximity to a major state highway, it was imperative that the area was made safe before proceeding." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
22-07-2025
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Police operation taking place next to Auckland's Southern Motorway
Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Auckland Southern Motorway has reopened following an earlier police operation. Police were at the scene of an "incident" in a walkway adjacent to Auckland's Southern Motorway near Highbrook. Police had closed a section of the motorway "out of an abundance of caution" causing major disruption for motorists. The spokesperson said police would provide further details in due course. St John were at the scene with two rapid response vehicles in a standby capacity. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
22-07-2025
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Police operation shuts lanes on Southern Motorway
Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police have closed a section of the Southern Motorway in Auckland because of an "ongoing operation". Southbound lanes between Princes Street East and Highbrook Drive are closed. "The incident is occurring in a walkway adjacent to the southbound lanes," a police spokesperson said. "This is out of an abundance of caution for motorists while the operation is carried out." The spokesperson said police would provide further details in due course. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
21-06-2025
- Automotive
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Two injured after four cars collide in Auckland
Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Two people have been injured, one moderately and one seriously, after four cars collided in a nose to tail crash in Auckland on Saturday. Northbound motorists are advised to expect delays on the Southern Motorway near the Highbrook off ramp. Police at the scene ask motorists to be patient as there are long queues of traffic at the crash scene. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
