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9 Feb 2026 18:26
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  •   Home > News > National > Upper South Island

    NZTA says State Highway 1 is under stop go traffic management near Tuamarina, between Blenheim and Picton -and could close fully later this morning - after a serious crash

    NZTA says State Highway 1 is under stop go traffic management near Tuamarina, between Blenheim and Picton -and could close fully later this morning - after a serious crash


    The crash on Bush Road near the State Highway intersection was reported about 2am.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Upper South Island News
     04 Feb: A moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck the top of the South Island
     03 Feb: The Office of the Auditor General's quashed claims about Health New Zealand removing patients from waitlists in Nelson
     02 Feb: A cyclist's died after colliding with a car on State Highway 1 near Marlborough's Grassmere this morning
     30 Jan: Insurers are getting increasingly sophisticated about where they offer cover - particularly in areas most affected by climate risks
     30 Jan: The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes
     29 Jan: A person has died in a crash on Nelson Road, east of Taupaki in Auckland's Rodney
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    Business:
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    Skiing:
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    Business:
    The Energy Minister says progress will be swift on a new gas-importing facility 17:27

    Law and Order:
    Closing arguments have wrapped up at an Auckland court martial - where a senior naval officer's pleaded Not Guilty to misconduct 17:27

    Entertainment:
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    Rugby League:
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    Health & Safety:
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    Law and Order:
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