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State Highway 5 Reopens - Bay Of Plenty

Monday, 27 January 2025, 7:58 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

State Highway 5 has reopened following an earlier crash at Waipunga.

Three people had moderate injuries.

Motorists are thanked for their patience while the road was closed.

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