Waioweka Gorge: State Highway 2 reopens to heavy vehicles after ice
Meanwhile, several people were injured, including two seriously, in a crash near Rotorua overnight. Emergency services were called…
Hawke’s Bay: Land acquisition hits hurdle for $350m Waikare Gorge highway upgrade
The Waikare Gorge realignment project will improve State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa, adding resilience to a…
Eighth recent SH3 Awakino Gorge closure: Businesses say they’re hurting
Owner of the River Run Cafe in Mōkau, Dev Rawat, said road closures were devastating for his business.…
Bay of Plenty weather: Rockfall shuts SH2 through Waioweka Gorge
A tree is down blocking SH30, near Rotorua. Photo / Supplied Meanwhile, rainfall totals in the region have…
Waikare Gorge highway realignment takes next steps – destination 2030
The contract includes $32m for the design component, with construction costs to be confirmed. Napier MP Katie Nimon,…
Waioweka Gorge closures disrupt $190m in tradeable GDP a year: report
“Ongoing uncertainty [for] our businesses is killing our local economy,” Jones said. The report estimates about $524,000 a…
Mangamuka Gorge SH1 under traffic management after logging truck roll
Brodie Stone Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate· 20 Apr, 2026 03:40 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium…
Mangamuka Gorge SH1 closed in both directions after logging truck roll
“Motorists can expect some delays while the scene is cleared,” a spokesperson said. The hazard was recorded on…
State Highway 2 Waioweka Gorge reopens after debris slip closure
Rotorua Daily Post 16 Mar, 2026 10:45 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Major repair work underway in Karangahake Gorge after January storm damage
Traffic management, including 24/7 lane closures, will remain in place until all the work is done. Current estimates…
SH2 Waioweka Gorge: One lane to reopen Monday for ‘essential travel only’
“It’s difficult to overstate how big the task has been for the crews on the ground,” Bishop said.…
Waioweka Gorge SH2: Fresh slip at Goldsmith site delays reopening
“Unfortunately, more material has fallen from the Goldsmith slip, making it unsafe to allow convoy traffic through. “The…