State Highway 36 closed near Tauranga after car hits power pole

Friday 28 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 28 Nov 2025, 6:33pm

In this story NZME

A section of State Highway 36 was closed on Friday afternoon after a car collided with a power pole between Taumata Road and Oropi Road. Emergency services attended the scene around 3.10pm. Police confirmed the driver involved in the crash was not seriously injured.

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1. StuffFri 28 Nov 2025, 4:49pm

   Car hits power pole blocking State Highway 36 near Tauranga (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 28 Nov 2025, 6:33pm

   State Highway 36 in Tauranga closes after car hits power pole (opens in new tab)