State Highway 2 closed near Katikati after serious truck and van crash

Wednesday 17 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 17 Dec 2025, 10:43am

State Highway 2 is blocked between Katikati and Waihi Beach following a serious crash involving a truck and a van near Tanners Point. Police say the incident occurred on Wednesday morning and has left one person in critical condition and others injured. The road is expected to remain closed for several hours.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 17 Dec 2025, 9:35am

   Bay of Plenty SH2 closed after serious truck and van crash near Katikati (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 17 Dec 2025, 9:52am

   State Highway 2 blocked after serious crash in Bay of Plenty (opens in new tab)

3. StuffWed 17 Dec 2025, 10:43am

   Four injured, one critical in Bay of Plenty highway crash (opens in new tab)