State Highway 3 closed in Taranaki after large mudslide

Thursday 12 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 12 Jun 2025, 9:25pm

In this story NZ Transport Agency

A significant mudslide has blocked State Highway 3 south of Awakau Road at Awakino in Taranaki. NZTA says the highway will remain closed overnight, and motorists are advised to use State Highway 1 as an alternative route.

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1. StuffThu 12 Jun 2025, 8:29pm

   Part of State Highway 3 in Taranaki closed overnight after mudslide (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 12 Jun 2025, 9:25pm

   Large mudslide blocks State Highway 3 in Taranaki (opens in new tab)