State Highway 38 closed following serious two-vehicle crash near Rotorua
Tuesday 11 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
State Highway 38 south of Rotorua has been closed in both directions following a two-vehicle crash near the SH5 intersection. The incident was reported at Waimangu around 9.45am on Tuesday. Police say there are early indications of injuries, and emergency services are currently working at the scene.