State Highway 5 closed near Te Pohue due to diesel spill
Monday 7 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Ngā Pitopito Kōrero
State Highway 5 between Napier and Taupō has been closed near Te Pohue following a diesel spill. Police reported that northbound lanes were shut due to dangerous conditions. Road cleaning crews have been called to the scene to manage the spillage.