Latest news with #StJohnNZ
RNZ News
18-06-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Seven people hurt in five-vehicles crash near Tekapo
Paramedics are treating one person in a moderate condition and six others with minor injuries. Photo: ST JOHN NZ Seven people have been injured in a five-vehicle crash on State Highway 8 between Lake Pukaki and Tekapo. Paramedics are treating one person in a moderate condition and six others with minor injuries as a result of the crash near Tekapo Powerhouse Road, shortly after 10am Wednesday. St John said a first response unit and two ambulances responded, but none of the injured required transport to hospital. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) put a temporary 50km/h speed limit on the road earlier this week because of fog and black ice. Police said the road is closed and motorists should avoid the area. Meanwhile, steep streets in Dunedin turned into icy slip and slides, sending walkers skittering down footpaths and clinging to poles to stop themselves skidding. Southern police received multiple reports of icy roads across the region, particularly near Heriot Row and London Street in Dunedin. Motorists were urged to take extra care and allow for extra travel time.
RNZ News
09-06-2025
- RNZ News
Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by car in Otago
Photo: ST JOHN NZ A pedestrian is seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in Central Otago. Police responded to the crash on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh, which involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. "The pedestrian has been seriously injured," a police spokesperson said. "The road is currently closed, there are diversions in place from Roxburgh to Roxburgh Dam." 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
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Hastings crash leaves one dead, another seriously injured
One of the drivers died at the scene, while the driver of the other car was taken to hospital. Photo: ST JOHN NZ A person has died and another seriously injured following a two-car crash in Hastings. Emergency services were called to Southampton Street West, near the King Street South intersection about 12.20am. One of the drivers died at the scene, while the driver of the other car was taken to hospital. There was no one else in either car. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
