AM Edition: Here are the top 10 law and security articles on LiveNews.co.nz for March 22, 2026 – Full Text
Crash, Maioro Street overbridge, Mount Roskill
March 22, 2026
Source: New Zealand Police
Traffic is being diverted around a crash on the east side of Maioro Street at the overbridge.
Police were alerted about 10.30am to the two-vehicle crash.
Ambulance is supporting one person with a moderate injury.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area and can expect delays while the scene is cleared.
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Multiple crashes block lanes, one dead, several hurt
March 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand
Traffic was blocked in northbound lanes on the South-Western Motorway, SH20, at Onehunga, on Sunday morning. Supplied/ NZTA traffic camera
One person has died following a crash in Waikato.
The single-vehicle crash was on Howden Road in Temple View around 8.30pm on Saturday.
Meanwhile, a crash has blocked lanes on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway at Onehunga, and northbound drivers are being warned to take another route.
Two vehicles were involved in the crash on State Highway 20, police said. One person had serious injuries and two were moderately injured.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the northbound motorway at this time, or delay travel,” they said.
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said the Queenstown Road offramp was closed as a result of the crash. Motorists should instead use the Hillsborough offramp.
“Allow extra time for diversions. Please follow the directions of emergency services,” NZTA said.
In Southland, Winding Creek Road in Southland was blocked following a single-vehicle crash between midnight and 1am.
Police said injuries were reported, and the Serious Crash Unit was advised.
“Motorists should avoid the road as emergency services work the scene or delay travel. The road is expected to be blocked for most of the day.”
And Invercargill’s Leet Street was closed following a single-vehicle crash around 3am.
“The Serious Crash Unit has been advised, and the road is expected to remain closed for most of the day while emergency services work at the scene,” police said.
“Diversions are in place, and motorists should account for extra travel time.”
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Multiple crashes block lanes, people injured
March 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand
Traffic was blocked in northbound lanes on the South-Western Motorway, SH20, at Onehunga, on Sunday morning. Supplied/ NZTA traffic camera
A crash has blocked lanes on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway at Onehunga, and northbound drivers are being warned to take another route.
Two vehicles were involved in the crash on State Highway 20, police said.
One person had serious injuries and two were moderately injured.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the northbound motorway at this time, or delay travel,” they said.
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said the Queenstown Road offramp was closed as a result of the crash. Motorists should instead use the Hillsborough offramp.
“Allow extra time for diversions. Please follow the directions of emergency services,” NZTA said.
In Southland, Winding Creek Road in Southland was blocked following a single-vehicle crash between midnight and 1am.
Police said injuries were reported, and the Serious Crash Unit was advised.
“Motorists should avoid the road as emergency services work the scene or delay travel. The road is expected to be blocked for most of the day.”
And Invercargill’s Leet Street was closed following a single-vehicle crash around 3am.
“The Serious Crash Unit has been advised, and the road is expected to remain closed for most of the day while emergency services work at the scene,” police said.
“Diversions are in place, and motorists should account for extra travel time.”
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Lanes reopen, Southern Motorway, Otara
March 22, 2026
Source: New Zealand Police
Lanes have now reopened following an earlier northbound crash on the Southern Motorway.
The three-vehicle crash reported about 7.25am blocked lanes.
Police would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding while the scene was cleared.
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LiveNews: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/03/22/lanes-reopen-southern-motorway-otara/
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Serious crash, Southern Motorway, Otara
March 22, 2026
Source: New Zealand Police
A three-vehicle crash on the Southern Motorway has blocked lanes for motorists heading north.
Police received the report about 7.25am.
One person has serious injuries. Two others are also injured.
Motorists are advised to avoid the northbound motorway at this time, or delay travel.
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LiveNews: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/03/22/serious-crash-southern-motorway-otara/
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Serious crash, lanes blocked, South-Western Motorway, Onehunga
March 22, 2026
Source: New Zealand Police
A two-vehicle crash on the South-Western Motorway has blocked lanes for motorists heading north.
The crash was reported to Police about 6.15am.
One person has serious injuries. Two have moderate injuries.
Motorists are advised to avoid the northbound motorway at this time, or delay travel.
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LiveNews: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/03/22/serious-crash-lanes-blocked-south-western-motorway-onehunga/
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Fatal crash, Temple View
March 22, 2026
Source: New Zealand Police
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Howden Road.
The crash was reported to emergency services around 8.40pm last night.
Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, they sadly died at the scene.
The Serious Crash Unit were notified and are making enquiries into the circumstances of the crash.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
LiveNews: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/03/22/fatal-crash-temple-view-2/
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Winding Creek Road blocked, Southland
March 22, 2026
Source: New Zealand Police
Winding Creek Road in Southland is blocked following a single-vehicle crash.
The crash was reported to emergency services around 12.40am.
Injuries are reported.
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
Motorists should avoid the road as emergency services work the scene or delay travel.
The road is expected to be blocked for most of the day.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
LiveNews: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/03/22/winding-creek-road-blocked-southland/
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Leet Street closed, Invercargill
March 22, 2026
Source: New Zealand Police
Leet Street in Invercargill is closed following a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 3am.
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised, and the road is expected to remain closed for most of the day while emergency services work at the scene.
Diversions are in place, and motorists should account for extra travel time.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre
LiveNews: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/03/22/leet-street-closed-invercargill/
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