Large tree blocks State Highway 1 south of Cambridge

Friday 3 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 3 Oct 2025, 1:14pm

A large tree fell across State Highway 1 at Karapiro on Friday morning, causing traffic to back up in both directions. While one lane has since reopened, diversions and delays remain in place as Fire and Emergency New Zealand staff work to clear the blockage.

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1. Waikato TimesFri 3 Oct 2025, 12:31pm

   Large tree blocks SH1 south of Cambridge (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 3 Oct 2025, 12:38pm

   Traffic backed up after tree blocks state highway (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 3 Oct 2025, 1:14pm

   State Highway 1 blocked at Karapiro after large tree falls (opens in new tab)