Source: New Zealand Police
State Highway 5 is down to one lane following a truck going off the road at Tarawera.
It happened around 8pm, around halfway between Taupo and Napier.
The driver does not appear significantly injured, but there will be delays for motorists while a heavy haulage tow is called for.
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Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/05/21/napier-taupo-road-down-to-one-lane/