State Highway 1 Desert Road between Rangipo and Waiouru closed after truck, car crash
state-highway-1-desert-road-between-rangipo-and-waiouru-closed-after-truck-car-crash. Initial inquiries show the car likely crossed the centre line, police say
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New Zealand rural towns struggle with little alternative options amid fuel crisis
Many residents of rural towns don't have alternative options like public transport as petrol prices jump by almost $1 in the last month.
44,000 passengers to be hit by Air NZ cancellations over fuel, CEO says
The airline is set to cancel around 1100 flights over fuel supply concerns, affecting the travel plans of thousands.
Taihape's Winiata Marae steps up for stranded travellers
"When the storm closed SH1, stranding hundreds, the community at Winiata Marae knew what to do.
Major SH1 rebuild to resume with promise of minimal disruption
No 24-hour road closures planned for second season of ambitious highway maintenance project between Tīrau and Waiouru.
Traffic patrols to include roads with raised limits
New raised speed limits no excuse to speed over the limit, say Police.
Speed reversals see limits between Taupō and Tūrangi going back up
The NZTA survey results are in and the speed limits between Taupō and Tūrangi are heading back up. Most highways around Taupō and surrounding districts will return to higher speeds after public feedback, but some key sections will remain slower. Find out which roads are affected.
Traffic Cones to Remain as Taupō Weigh Station Asphalt Cures
Motorists will notice traffic management continuing on state highways around Taupō as new asphalt needs 30 days to cure before weigh-in-motion technology can be installed.
SH1 Between Ātiamuri and Wairakei Reopening This Afternoon
Motorists will be able to use SH1 between Ātiamuri and Wairakei from this afternoon, with temporary traffic management and reduced speed limits in place.
Further speed consultation for SH1 Tūrangi
Residents of Tūrangi have until mid-May to make the case for the SH1 speed limit through the town to remain at 60km/h and not revert to 80km/h.
SH1 Desert Road is open!
SH1 Desert Road reopens following an ambitious eight-week project described as "New Zealand's largest and most ambitious maintenance project yet," while Ohakune businesses reflect on unexpected boom from detour traffic.
NZTA Scraps Full Closure Plan for SH1 Between Taupō and Tūrangi
Following public feedback, NZTA has abandoned plans to fully close State Highway 1 between Taupō and Tūrangi during maintenance work.
Roadworks Ahead at Taupō Highway Junction
Drivers need to be prepared for changing road conditions near the State Highway 1/State Highway 5 roundabout as construction continues on Taupō's Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre.