Tag: state_highway_2
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State Highway 2 Maintenance Scheduled in Auckland
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 2 (SH2) in Auckland. The work will take place between Monument Road and Heaven Road, commencing on Wednesday, April 8th, and running nightly from 9pm…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Continue Through March
Roadworks are set to continue across Hawke's Bay's state highway network through March, with several routes experiencing overnight closures, daytime delays, and temporary speed restrictions. Motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly. State Highway 2 (SH2) will see significant…
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Timothy Waka Maru Named as Victim in Fatal Dannevirke Crash
Police have named Timothy Waka Maru, 55, from Dannevirke, as the man who died following a fatal crash involving a cyclist. The incident occurred on State Highway 2 in Dannevirke on Friday, January 23. Police extended their thoughts to Mr.…
Law EnforcementTransportation Fatal CrashDannevirkeTimothy Waka MaruState Highway 2CyclistPoliceNew Zealand Police
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State Highway 2 in Dannevirke Blocked After Early Morning Crash
State Highway 2, near the intersection with Aerodrome Road in Dannevirke, is blocked following a crash that occurred this morning. The incident was reported to Police at 5:15 AM. Information regarding injuries sustained in the crash is not yet available,…
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Police Launch Rescue Operation on State Highway 2
Police have commenced a rescue operation to assist members of the public stranded by landslips on State Highway 2 in the Waioeka Gorge, located between Ōpōtiki and Matawai. The operation is being conducted in collaboration with partner agencies. Inspector Nicky…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementDisasters Rescue OperationState Highway 2LandslipsŌpōtikiMatawaiWaioeka GorgePoliceNew Zealand Police
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Crash Closes State Highway 2 Near Dannevirke
State Highway 2 near Dannevirke is closed following a three-vehicle crash near Piripiri Road, reported at around 2:40pm. One person is believed to have sustained serious injuries, and a further four people have moderate injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid…
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Auckland SH2 Maintenance Planned for January 2026
Auckland motorists should prepare for overnight closures and stop/go traffic management on State Highway 2 (SH2) in early January, as maintenance work gets underway. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced that work will take place between Steen Road and…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Planned for December 6-12
Roadworks are scheduled for Hawke's Bay state highways between December 6 and December 12, with potential delays for travelers. The NZTA Hawke’s Bay team advises checking the Journey Planner or Facebook for the latest information before traveling, as dates may…
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Fatal Crash Closes State Highway 2 in Matamau
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Matamau this morning. The crash was reported at around 9:50am. A second person sustained serious injuries and has been transported to hospital. The road will remain closed for…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Planned for November 29 - December 5
Road users in Hawke's Bay are advised to plan ahead for planned roadworks on state highways between Saturday, November 29 and Friday, December 5. The works include overnight closures and ongoing recovery efforts. Tonight, November 28, State Highway 2 (SH2)…
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Fatal Two-Truck Collision Closes State Highway 2 Near Maramarua
One person has died following a two-truck collision on State Highway 2, near Maramarua. Emergency services were called to the scene around 11.42am today. One other person was treated for minor injuries. State Highway 2 remains closed between Monument Road…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Planned
Road users in Hawke's Bay are advised to plan ahead for potential delays due to planned roadworks on state highways between November 15th and November 21st. These works include summer road renewals and key recovery projects. Starting this Sunday, State…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 2 Claims Two Lives
Two people died in a car crash on State Highway 2, Karangahake, last night. Police were alerted to the incident, which occurred between Jackson Road and Rahu Road, at 11.40pm. A car collided with a power pole, resulting in the…
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Serious Crash Blocks State Highway 2 Near Tauwharenikau
State Highway 2 is currently blocked following a serious crash this afternoon. Police were called to the scene of a single-vehicle accident where a car struck a power pole, west of Number 1 Line. Initial reports indicate there have been…
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Crash Blocks State Highway 2 Near Kaitoke
A crash involving two cars has blocked State Highway 2 in Kaitoke, north of Upper Hutt. Police were notified of the incident at 8.30pm. While there have been no reports of injuries, the road is currently blocked. Motorists are advised…
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Roadworks Planned for Hawke's Bay State Highways, November 1-7
Roadworks are scheduled for Hawke’s Bay state highways between Saturday, November 1, and Friday, November 7. Travelers between Napier and Wairoa on State Highway 2 should plan for an extra 30 minutes of travel time. Upcoming closures include the SH51…
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Crash Blocks State Highway 2 Near Karangahake
State Highway 2 near Karangahake Gorge is currently blocked due to a single-vehicle crash. Police were alerted to the incident just before 5pm this evening. Authorities are advising motorists to avoid the area until further notice. According to police, no…
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High Winds Cause Truck Mishap in Hawke's Bay
Eastern District Police are advising high-sided vehicle operators to consider postponing travel in Hawke's Bay. Emergency services responded to a single-vehicle incident on State Highway 2, Takapau, where a truck overturned due to high winds. Reports from Hawke's Bay indicate…
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Police Investigate Hit and Run Near Paeroa
Police are investigating a hit and run that occurred on State Highway 2, near Paeroa, last weekend. On Saturday, October 11th, authorities received a report concerning a vehicle that collided with a campervan while attempting a dangerous overtake. The incident…
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Hawke's Bay State Highway Roadworks Planned for October 4-10
Roadworks are planned across Hawke’s Bay state highways from Saturday, October 4, to Friday, October 10. These works include summer road renewals and key recovery efforts. Dates may change due to weather or unforeseen factors. For the latest conditions, travelers…
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Northbound Lane Reopens on SH2, Remutaka Hill
The northbound lane of State Highway 2, Remutaka Hill, Upper Hutt, has reopened following a two-vehicle crash this morning. Police expressed their gratitude to motorists. They thanked them for "the paitence and cooperation."
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Hawke’s Bay State Highway Maintenance Underway
Roadworkers in Hawke’s Bay are commencing essential maintenance work on state highways, including road rebuilding and resurfacing. These works are scheduled during the warmer, drier months for long-lasting effectiveness. The Hawke’s Bay 2025/26 summer renewals programme is set to begin…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState Governments Hawke’s BayState Highway 2RoadworksTraffic ManagementCentral Hawke’s Bay District CouncilTransportInfrastructure
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State Highway 2 Blocked at Whakamārama
State Highway 2 is blocked at the intersection with Pahoia Road in Whakamārama, due to fallen power poles and trees. No injuries have been reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Diversions are in place, but…
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SH2 Blocked in Waipawa Due to Vegetable Spill
State Highway 2 in Waipawa, Hawkes Bay, is currently blocked due to a truck spilling vegetables onto the road. The incident occurred between Great North Road and Argyll Road. Police responded to the scene at approximately 4:30 pm today. Fortunately,…
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Delays Expected on State Highway 2 Near Pōkeno Due to Fire
Emergency services are attending a fire near State Highway 2 (SH2) in Pōkeno, Waikato, causing traffic delays. The fire was reported to Police just after 10:30 am. Motorists are advised to exercise extra caution on SH2 between the Waikato Expressway…
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Road Closures Disrupt Bay of Plenty Motorists
Several roads in the Bay of Plenty are closed, causing delays for motorists. A section of State Highway 2 near Matata is closed after a milk truck rolled over around 11:30 pm yesterday between State Highway 34 and Omeheu Road.…
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Fatal Crash on Tauranga Eastern Link Claims Woman's Life
A 34-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle crash on Tauranga Eastern Link/State Highway 2 on Thursday, June 26th. Police were alerted to the incident just before 10am. The deceased has been identified as Lily Arabin, from Te Puke. She…
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Name Released in Fatal Pahiatua Crash
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 2 south of Pahiatua on Thursday, May 15. He was identified as 38-year-old Troy Joseph Hawe-Ross, of Palmerston North. Police extend their thoughts to…
TransportationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Fatal CrashState Highway 2PahiatuaTroy Joseph Hawe-RossPalmerston NorthAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Name Released in Fatal Maharahara Crash
Police have released the name of the woman who died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Maharahara, on June 13. She was 69-year-old Philipa Beech. Police extend condolences to her family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of…
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SH2 Matawai Road Closed Between Gisborne and Opotiki
State Highway 2, Matawai Road, between Gisborne and Opotiki is closed due to multiple slips. The closure affects the stretch from the intersection with Back Ormond Road, Gisborne, to Opotiki. Roading crews are assessing and clearing obstructions. Due to the…
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