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RNZ News
09-08-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Snow closes Desert Rd as freezing temperatures bite
Snow like this pictured in 2018 has closed Desert Road near Mt Ruapehu. Photo: Supplied/NZTA Desert Road has been closed on Sunday morning because of snow. The section of State Highway 1 from Waiouru to Rangipo closed just after 6am. A diversion is in place around the Western side of Mt Ruapehu via Waimarino and Ohakune. MetService issued a road snowfall warning on Friday for the notorious road over the weekend, when it forecast between 1cm and 3cm of snow above 800 metres, and lesser amounts down to 600m. The snow has brought cold temperatures to the region with Waiouru and Ohakune expecting high temperatures of 3 degrees and 2 degrees respectively on Sunday. In the South Island at Lewis Pass a road snowfall warning was also in place for much of the weekend. MetService said snow was expected to affect SH7 mainly between Hanmer and Lewis Pass with 1 to 2cm of snow accumulating on the road at times. And further south snow and showers were expected on SH73 at Porters Pass, where a road snowfall warning was also in place. MetService's next update would be issued late-morning on Sunday. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
SH1 through Desert Road briefly closed after fatal crash
The Desert Road. Photo: RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham A person has died in a crash on the Desert Road in the central North Island. Police say two vehicles collided near Oturere Stream shortly after 1pm on Saturday. State Highway 1 between Rangipo and Waiouri was closed temporarily, traffic being diverted via State Highways 49, 4, 47 and 46. It has since reopened. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
SH1 through Desert Road closed after fatal crash
The Desert Road. Photo: RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham A person has died in a crash on the Desert Road in the central North Island. Police say two vehicles collided near Oturere Stream shortly after 1pm on Saturday. State Highway 1 between Rangipo and Waiouri was closed, traffic being diverted via State Highways 49, 4, 47 and 46. Motorists were being told to allow extra time for their journey. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
SH1 through Desert Road closed after serious crash
The Desert Road. Photo: RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham State Highway 1 through the Desert Road in the central North Island is closed, due to a crash. Police say two cars collided and there appeared to be serious injuries. The road is blocked near the Oturere Stream. "Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and expect delays," police said. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
