Heavy traffic is expected as holidaymakers head home after Waitangi weekend (file photo). Traffic heading in the direction of Auckland is becoming busy as motorists head home from their Waitangi weekend holidays. South of the city, State Highway One from Bombay through to Drury was picking up, with heavier traffic further south around Mangatawhiri and Maramarua. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said traffic southbound between Puhoi and Wellsford was expected to be heavy until 8pm. The second crash, involving three motorcycles, occurred on State Highway 52, near Napier.

Source: Stuff February 08, 2021 01:52 UTC