State Highway 3 closed following serious two-vehicle crash

Friday 11 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 11 Jul 2025, 5:39pm

State Highway 3 has been closed north of Pukenui Road near Mapara following a serious two-vehicle crash on Friday. Police report that one person has died in the incident, which also involved a boat. Motorists are advised to avoid the area due to expected delays.

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1. Waikato TimesFri 11 Jul 2025, 12:33pm

   In Brief: Serious two-vehicle crash closes highway (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 11 Jul 2025, 12:47pm

   Serious crash involving two vehicles in Waikato (opens in new tab)

   • Serious crash closes SH1 in Waikato (opens in new tab) Fri 11 Jul 2025, 5:39pm
3. NZ HeraldFri 11 Jul 2025, 1:01pm

   State Highway 3 closed after serious crash south of Te Kuiti (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 11 Jul 2025, 3:08pm

   State Highway three closed following serious crash in Te Kūiti (opens in new tab)