State Highway 2 blocked near Pakipaki after two-vehicle crash
Thursday 10 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZME
State Highway 2 south of Hastings is blocked following a two-vehicle collision near Pekapeka Regional Park. No injuries were reported in the crash, which occurred around 12.15pm on Thursday. Motorists are advised to avoid the area while crews clean up an oil spill.
Key facts
4 facts
- Two-vehicle crash occurred near Pakipaki, south of Hastings
- Incident reported at approximately 12.15pm on Thursday
- No injuries were reported
- An oil spill required clean-up work
The full story
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State Highway 2 is currently blocked south of Hastings following a collision between two vehicles. The crash occurred near Pekapeka Regional Park in Pakipaki. Emergency services were notified of the incident at approximately 12.15pm on Thursday.
No injuries were reported following the crash. However, an oil spill from the vehicles required a clean-up operation.
Police have advised motorists to avoid the area while contractors and emergency services work at the scene.
Where reports differ
- One report identifies the location as Pekapeka Regional Park, while another calls it Pekapeka National Park
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald and Stuff.