Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
State Highway 35 is expected to be closed for some time today while Police respond to an incident reported at about 6.15am.
The road closure is in the vicinity of Ōpape Beach, east of Ōpōtiki.
People travelling to the East Cape and areas east of Ōpape Beach should consider delaying their journey, or take SH2 from Ōpōtiki and travel via Gisborne.
Those travelling west from areas of the Cape should also delay their travel plans.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre
