"Serious crash: Southern Motorway, Greenlane"
Police can advise a serious crash will close a section of the Southern Motorway near Greenlane.
A crash has occurred between a truck and motorcycle on southbound lanes, at around 8am, just prior to the Greenlane on-ramp.
Emergency services are responding to the scene.Police will have further information on injuries in due course.
Motorists are advised that southbound traffic is being diverted off the motorway at the Green Lane East off-ramp, to rejoin on via the on-ramp. Please expect delays in the area.
9.20am UPDATE:
"Fatal crash: Expect ongoing delays on Southern Motorway"
Police can advise a motorcyclist has died following an earlier serious crash on the Southern Motorway, near Greenlane.
A section of State Highway 1 has been closed, with the Serious Crash Unit in attendance. An investigation will commence in due course.
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed this morning's tragic events, including those who may require welfare referrals. If you witnessed the crash, but have left the area please contact 105 and use the reference number P061612219.
Advice for motorists:
Police anticipate the closure of southbound lanes will be place for at least two hours.
Traffic is heavy around the Greenlane interchange.
Southbound traffic is still being diverted off at the Green Lane East off-ramp.
We acknowledge motorists' understanding while important work is carried out at the scene of the fatal crash.
We continue to encourage motorists to consider alternative routes through the city, including using State Highways 16 and 20.
Please allow additional time to reach your destination safely.
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Have you seen Rowena?
Police are urgently appealing for sightings of Rowena, 39, reported missing from Christchurch.
She was reported missing to Police on 22 October 2025, and was last seen on 14 August 2025. Rowena hasn’t been in contact with her children and her family are worried for her safety.
Police investigating her disappearance have identified her as being in Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch in the recent months prior to her missing person report being made.
If you have seen Rowena, or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact us immediately.
You can contact us via 105 either over the phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” and referencing file number 251022/9026.
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