Large fallen tree completely blocks Auckland road

Friday 25 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 25 Sep, 11:40am

Crews are working to clear Lower Portland Rd after the tree came down, with motorists being directed to alternative routes.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 25 Sep, 10:02am

   Remuera residents awoken in early hours to sound of large tree cracking, falling across road onto cars (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 25 Sep, 10:40am

   Large fallen tree completely blocks Auckland road (opens in new tab)

   • ‘Sounded like a bomb going off’: Large tree blocks Auckland road (opens in new tab) Fri 25 Sep, 11:40am