NNew Zealand Read More Waioweka River search: Body of missing Ōpōtiki father David Roe foundFebruary 12, 2026 “We are grateful for the incredible support of Land Search and Rescue volunteers, local jet-boat and helicopter operators,…
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.…
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 Waioweka Gorge: Swiss family separated from belongings after slips cut off roadJanuary 20, 2026 Overnight they heard cars and trucks driving on the road, but it was quiet by 8am. That all…
NNew Zealand Read More Waioweka Gorge emergency communication should have been handled better – East Coast MPJanuary 20, 2026 The MP wants to hear insights or stories from those affected. “Please note I am not at all…