State Highway 1 closed after truck rolls on Desert Road

Monday 24 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 24 Nov 2025, 10:38am

In this story NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 1 is closed between Waiōuru and Rangipo following a truck rollover near the Tukino Access Road. The crash occurred around 9am on Sunday. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi confirmed the closure affects the entire stretch of the Desert Road.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 24 Nov 2025, 9:58am

   Truck crash closes State Highway 1 between Waiōuru and Rangipo (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 24 Nov 2025, 10:38am

   Desert Road closed after truck rolls near Tukino Access Road (opens in new tab)