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30 Jan 2026 2:18pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Update: Gas leak, Wharewaka, Taupō

Residents in Wharewaka, Taupō, who were previously evacuated from their homes due to a gas leak, have now been advised they can return home. More

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30 Jan 2026 12:31pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Evacuation due to gas leak, Wharewaka, Taupō

Residents of Harakeke Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō, and surrounding areas are being asked to evacuate due to a gas leak today. More

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22 Jan 2026 12:47pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

State Highway 5 blocked, near Waipunga

State Highway 5 near Waipunga between Matea Road and Pohokura Road is blocked both ways after a truck has rolled. More

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17 Jan 2026 4:30pm Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Serious crash, Tahuna Road, Whakatāne

Police are responding to a crash on Tahuna Road, between Secombe and Jackson Roads. The crash involved a single vehicle leaving the road and was reported about 3.40pm. More

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16 Jan 2026 10:16am Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

SH2 closed between Ōpōtiki and Matawai

State Highway 2 has been closed between Ōpōtiki and Matawai due to an earlier slip. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays while detours are in place. ENDS More

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15 Jan 2026 6:07am Alerts:
Bay of Plenty

Road closures in place following serious crash on State Highway 30, Tikitere

Road closures are in place following a serious crash early this morning on State Highway 30, Tikitere. The crash, involving two cars, was reported to Police at 4.20am.  More

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