Regional News from Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
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Hillcrest Road Closures Scheduled for Friday
Motorists and pedestrians using Hillcrest Road are being advised to plan ahead this Friday, with temporary road closures scheduled while overgrown vegetation is cleared and drainage issues are addressed.
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Tāneatua Road to Close for Two Weeks for Culvert and Flood Resilience Work
Tāneatua Road will fully close for just over two weeks from Saturday as Whakatāne District Council crews move into the next stage of a project aimed at making the flood-prone route more resilient.
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One Person Seriously Injured Following Crash on SH2 in Ōpōtiki
Emergency services received reports of a crash around 12.45pm, involving a pedestrian on St John Street, near the Duke Street intersection.
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