Ōmokoroa SH2 roundabout opens as interim step towards future interchange
While the roundabout was expected to improve safety and traffic flow, it has been described as an interim…
Watch: Black ice crash near Gisborne caught on video as car skids off SH2
“It was all black ice – and that s***’s pretty deadly”, Te Hau told the Gisborne Herald. One…
Overnight road closures on SH2 and SH29 as Tauranga roadworks advance
A map showing the key work sites on the project. Image / NZTA During that closure, SH2 traffic…
Bay of Plenty locals push for safety upgrades on SH2 crash hot spot
Residents attended a two-vehicle crash on April 7, in which eight people were injured, with one having to…
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…
Mangatarata fatal crash: Person killed in serious two-car crash on SH2 in Waikato
“A second person has reportedly sustained moderate injuries. “The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines…
Woman dies after being hit by vehicle on SH2 Horokiwi in Wellington
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One person in serious condition after SH2 crash near Taradale
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SH2 at Takapau closed after fatal two-vehicle crash in Hawke’s Bay
Detours are in place via Maharakeke Rd and SH50. “Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect…
Kiwifruit truck trailer tips on SH2, causing delays in Bay of Plenty
The kiwifruit appeared to be the green or gold variety. The more niche red kiwifruit are also grown…
Traffic delays on SH2 following car fire reports
Google’s live traffic reporting shows traffic is backed up in both lanes of the highway. Traffic delays on…
Three years of cyclone repair works conclude on SH2 and SH5 in Hawke’s Bay
State Highway 2 at Devil’s Elbow after Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo / Warren Buckland In total, there were about…