Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
A serious crash between two vehicles around 6 am today, with one person confirmed dead by NZ Police, may keep SH1 closed north of Kaikōura till mid this afternoon.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says north-bound drivers should take the Lewis Pass route via Waipara (SH7) north of Christchurch and coming south from Picton, SH6 and SH63 (St Arnaud) onto Murchison and Springs Junction.
