A crash in Wellington injured one person, while multiple crashes and snow closures disrupted highways across Canterbury and Northland.

A serious single-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Petone, Wellington, early Saturday, December 26, 2025, left one person with serious injuries and caused northbound lane closures, with southbound traffic reduced to one lane and significant delays expected. Around the same time, two crashes on State Highway 1 in Canterbury— including a fiery collision between a car and food truck in Rolleston and another involving a car and truck near Saltwater Creek—led to road closures and ongoing disruptions. Additional highway closures in Canterbury and Northland due to snow and weather conditions further impacted travel, with emergency crews working to clear scenes and restore safe passage.