Person seriously injured after car crashes into Whakatāne river

Tuesday 2 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 2 Dec 2025, 7:55pm

One person sustained serious injuries after a car went off the road and into a river near Tāneatua on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred on White Pine Bush Road, causing State Highway 2 to be blocked between Foster and Tāneatua roads. Motorists are advised to expect delays due to traffic management.

How they headlined it

7:18pm7:44pm

1. NZ HeraldTue 2 Dec 2025, 7:18pm

   Person seriously injured after car crashes into Bay of Plenty river, SH2 blocked (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 2 Dec 2025, 7:44pm

   Car crashes into Whakatāne River (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 2 Dec 2025, 7:55pm

   Serious injuries after car crashes into river near Whakatāne, SH2 closed (opens in new tab)