NNew Zealand Read More SH2 Waioweka Gorge: One lane to reopen Monday for ‘essential travel only’February 8, 2026 “It’s difficult to overstate how big the task has been for the crews on the ground,” Bishop said.…
NNew Zealand Read More SH2 blocked in Kaitoke, Upper Hutt after 3-vehicle crashFebruary 7, 2026 A triple-vehicle crash in Upper Hutt has blocked State Highway 2 in both directions. Police said they were…
HHeadlines Read More Waioweka Gorge SH2: Fresh slip at Goldsmith site delays reopeningFebruary 2, 2026 “Unfortunately, more material has fallen from the Goldsmith slip, making it unsafe to allow convoy traffic through. “The…
NNew Zealand Read More Goldsmith slip clearing: SH2 Waioeka Gorge crews eye Friday restartJanuary 23, 2026 “Getting an additional digger on site is a big step in helping us tackle the major blockages. “Conditions…
NNew Zealand Read More Overturned livestock trailer causing delays on SH2 near WairoaJanuary 19, 2026 An overturned truck is blocking State Highway 2 in Wairoa. A trailer transporting sheep overturned on State Highway…
NNew Zealand Read More Waioeka Gorge SH2 closed all weekend after slips and wild weather, rescue under wayJanuary 16, 2026 An update on the closure will be given by NZTA on Monday. SH2 WAIOWEKA GORGE, BAY OF PLENTY…
NNew Zealand Read More Takitimu Drive SH29 off-ramp to SH2 Fifteenth Ave to close for 4 monthsJanuary 14, 2026 The new connection from SH2/15th Ave to Takitimu Dr Toll Rd/SH29 will be built as part of the…
NNew Zealand Read More Serious crash closes SH2 north of Napier after car plunges off bankDecember 30, 2025 In a statement, NZTA said because of the nature of the incident, the police serious crash team would…
HHeadlines Read More Western Bay of Plenty crash: Car in ditch near Wairoa Rd and SH2December 28, 2025 Bay of Plenty Times 28 Dec, 2025 07:46 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
NNew Zealand Read More SH2 closed near Dannevirke after three-vehicle crashDecember 20, 2025 RNZ 20 Dec, 2025 03:52 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
HHeadlines Read More SH2 passing lanes to close for Auckland to Coromandel holiday trafficDecember 17, 2025 “Queues might be a little longer when the passing lanes are closed, but there will be minimal impact…
HHeadlines Read More Fatigue caused Tauranga teen Keanan Coetzee’s fatal SH2 crash – coronerDecember 14, 2025 Coetzee, a Year 13 student at Tauranga Boys’ College, was driving to work experience in Kawerau on State…