State Highway 1 reopened following crash near Rakaia
Sunday 23 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
A two-vehicle crash near the Rakaia River Bridge caused delays on State Highway 1 on Sunday morning. Police were called to the scene around 7.20am, involving at least 16 to 18 people. One person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries, and the road was reopened before 9am.