Tag: state_highway_2
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Police Seek Dash Cam Footage in Norsewood Assault Investigation
Manawatū CIB continues investigating a reported assault in Norsewood after a man's condition improved to stable. Police want dash cam footage from anyone travelling State Highway 2 at the time.
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Police Seek Vehicle and Offenders After Norsewood Assault Leaves Man Critical
Cordons have been lifted but officers remain in the area as enquiries continue into the assault beside State Highway 2.
Law EnforcementLegalTransportation New Zealand PoliceNorsewoodassaultState Highway 2dash cam footageappeal for informationSerious assaultWellington HospitalKopua Road
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NZTA to Close SH2 at Whirinaki Overnight Sunday, Plus Week of Hawke's Bay Roadworks
NZTA warns SH2 at Whirinaki will close with no detour on Sunday 11 October, 8pm to 4am, as overnight bridge closures and maintenance works continue across Hawke's Bay state highways.
TransportationInfrastructureGeneral Weather NZ Transport AgencyState Highway 2WhirinakiHawke's BayroadworksEsk River BridgeState Highway 5
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NZTA to Close SH2 Near Pinnacle Hill Road for Night Paving Work
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will carry out night-time paving maintenance on State Highway 2 between Pinnacle Hill Road and Dobson Road on 14 and 15 October, with stop/go traffic management in place.
TransportationGeneral PoliticsFederal Government NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiState Highway 2AucklandPinnacle Hill RoadDobson RoadRoad maintenanceTraffic managementNZTA Auckland
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State Highway 2 at West Taratahi Reopens After Crash and Livestock Reports
State Highway 2 at West Taratahi in the Wairarapa has reopened after a crash and reports of livestock on the road, with no motorist injuries reported.
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State Highway 2 at West Taratahi Closed After Crash and Livestock on Road
State Highway 2 at West Taratahi in the Wairarapa is closed after a crash and livestock on the road, with a detour in place and no motorist injuries reported.
Law EnforcementTransportationDisasters New Zealand PoliceState Highway 2West TaratahiWairarapaRoad closureTraffic delaysLivestock
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Motorcyclist Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Tauranga's Takitimu Drive
One person has died after a motorbike crash on Takitimu Drive in Tauranga. Police were called about 11.15am and the road has since reopened as enquiries continue.
Law EnforcementTransportationDisasters New Zealand PoliceTaurangaTakitimu Drivefatal crashmotorcycle crashSerious Crash UnitState Highway 2
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State Highway 2 in Tauranga Reopens After Serious Crash
State Highway 2 in Tauranga has reopened after a serious crash this morning, with Police thanking motorists for their patience while the road was closed.
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Serious Crash Closes State Highway 2 in Tauranga
State Highway 2, Takitimu Drive, is closed after a serious single vehicle crash near the Waihi Road on-ramp in Tauranga, with serious injuries indicated and motorists told to avoid the area.
Law EnforcementTransportationDisasters New Zealand PoliceTaurangaState Highway 2Takitimu DriveSerious Crash UnitRoad closureTraffic delays
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NZTA Kicks Off Bumper Hawke's Bay Summer Road Renewal Season With 125 Lane Kilometres of Work
NZTA launches its Hawke's Bay summer renewal programme with about 125 lane kilometres of work, alongside overnight bridge closures and rebuilds on SH2 and SH50 through October.
TransportationFederal GovernmentInfrastructureEnvironment NZ Transport AgencyHawke's BayState Highway 2State Highway 50roadworksbridge maintenanceroad renewal
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Truck Trailer Rollover Blocks State Highway 2 at Maramarua
A truck trailer rolled on State Highway 2 at Maramarua near Kopuku Road about 6.55am, with no injuries reported but traffic backing up as police warn motorists to expect delays.
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Ice on State Highway 2 Near Gisborne Prompts Police Warning to Motorists
New Zealand Police advise motorists travelling State Highway 2 between Nūhaka and Gisborne to expect delays after reports of ice on the road. No injuries have been reported.
Law EnforcementTransportationGeneral Weather New Zealand PoliceState Highway 2GisborneNūhakaBartlettsRoad iceTraffic delays
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NZTA Announces Overnight Motorway Closures Across Auckland, 18-25 September 2026
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises overnight closures on Auckland's SH1, SH16, SH18, SH20 and SH2 for improvements, with most work running 9pm to 5am and detours signposted.
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NZTA Announces Nightly Maintenance Closures on Auckland's SH2
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will carry out night-time maintenance on State Highway 2 between 20 and 24 September, with stop/go management, ramp closures and a full closure on 23 September.
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SH2 Blocked Near Pakipaki After Two-Vehicle Crash
State Highway 2 is blocked near Pekapeka National Park in Pakipaki due to a two-vehicle crash reported around 12:15 pm. No injuries were reported, but an oil spill requires cleanup, urging motorists to avoid the area.
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Waipawa Bridge Reopens After Two-Vehicle Crash
State Highway 2's Waipawa Bridge has reopened following a two-vehicle crash this afternoon. New Zealand Police thanked motorists for their patience during the closure, restoring normal traffic flow.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementTransportationFederal Government Waipawa BridgeState Highway 2WaipawaNew Zealand PoliceTrafficRoad ClosureAccident
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Waipawa Bridge Closed After Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 2
A two-vehicle crash involving a campervan and a car has closed the Waipawa Bridge on State Highway 2 in both directions. Police reported injuries, and motorists should expect significant delays and avoid the area.
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Two Seriously Injured in SH2 Silverstream Crash, Lanes Blocked
A two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 at Silverstream has seriously injured two people and blocked southbound lanes. Motorists face diversions and delays as police respond to the incident reported around 7:15 PM.
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NZTA Schedules Nighttime Maintenance for Auckland's SH2
NZTA Waka Kotahi announced nighttime maintenance on Auckland's SH2 from August 30 to September 1. Road surface work between Kopuku and Coalfields Roads, and Monument and Dimmock Roads, will involve stop/go traffic management and potential noise for residents.
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NZTA Announces Overnight SH2 Maintenance in Auckland
NZTA Waka Kotahi will conduct overnight stormwater maintenance on SH2 between Monument and Dimmock Roads on August 25-26, 2026. Commuters in Auckland should expect traffic management and potential noise during these essential works.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState GovernmentsGeneral Politics NZTAWaka KotahiAucklandState Highway 2Road MaintenanceStormwaterTraffic ManagementNZTA Auckland
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Auckland's SH2 to Undergo Night Maintenance
NZTA Waka Kotahi announced night maintenance on Auckland's SH2 between Monument and Dimmock Roads. Scheduled for August 16-17, 9 PM-5 AM, it will involve stop/go traffic for stormwater work, with potential noise for residents.
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State Highway 2 Closed South of Katikati After Two-Vehicle Crash
State Highway 2 in Aongatete is closed near Dawson Road following a two-vehicle crash reported at 5:20 PM. Two people sustained serious injuries and one moderate, prompting advice for motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.
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NZTA Announces Night Maintenance on Auckland's SH2
NZTA Waka Kotahi announced night maintenance on Auckland's State Highway 2 between Monument and Dimmock Roads from August 11-13, 2026. Motorists should expect stop/go traffic for stormwater work and check the Journey Planner for updates.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationState GovernmentsEnvironment NZTA Waka KotahiAucklandState Highway 2Roads & HighwaysRoad maintenanceStormwaterTraffic managementNZTA Auckland
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Police Seek Witnesses After Fatal Crash Near Ōtāne
Hawke's Bay Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash near Ōtāne on July 25, which killed 24-year-old Sonique Glodean Campbell. They are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to aid their inquiry.
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NZTA Announces Overnight SH2 Closures for Wairakaia Rail Bridge Strengthening
NZ Transport Agency announces overnight closures on SH2 at Wairakaia Rail Bridge from August 9-11 for essential strengthening. Ongoing roadworks and intersection improvements are also affecting state highways across Hawke's Bay.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationEducationSocial Issues Hawke's BayGisborneState Highway 2RoadworksWairakaia Rail BridgeTraffic ManagementInfrastructureNZ Transport Agency
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NZTA Announces Overnight SH2 Maintenance in Auckland
NZTA Waka Kotahi will conduct overnight maintenance on Auckland's State Highway 2 from August 3-6, 9pm-5am. Motorists should expect closures, stop/go traffic, and detours, with work being weather-dependent. Check NZTA's Journey Planner for updates.
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NZTA Announces Overnight SH2 Maintenance in Auckland
NZTA Waka Kotahi advises motorists of planned overnight maintenance on State Highway 2 in Auckland on July 26 and 28. The work will involve stop/go traffic controls and a ramp closure, affecting travel.
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Hawke's Bay State Highways Face Multiple Closures and Roadworks in July and August
Travelers in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti should prepare for significant overnight closures on SH2 Expressway and Wairakaia Rail Bridge in July and August, alongside ongoing roadworks impacting several state highways.
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NZTA Announces Overnight Maintenance on Auckland's State Highway 2
NZTA Waka Kotahi will conduct overnight maintenance on State Highway 2 in Auckland on July 19 and 20, 2026. Motorists should expect closures and traffic management, with potential noise for nearby residents.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationFederal Government NZTAWaka KotahiAucklandState Highway 2Road MaintenanceTraffic ManagementJuly 2026NZTA Auckland
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Fatal Crash Closes Major New Zealand Highway
A two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 in Mangatāwhiri, New Zealand, has resulted in one fatality. Emergency services responded last night, and road closures are in effect as police investigate the incident.
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