Journalist·NZ Herald·
27 Sep, 2025 05:52 AMQuick Read
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Road closure near Matatā after a serious incident. Image / Google Maps
A person has been taken into custody after emergency services responded to a serious incident near Matatā in the Bay of Plenty this afternoon.
Police said they were called to the incident at the intersection of Flax and Matatā Rds about 3.50pm.
A section of Matatā Rd is closed with
diversions in place and police said motorists should avoid the area.