Source: New Zealand Police
State Highway 1 / Tirau Road, near Karapiro Road, is currently blocked while Police respond to an incident.
Police were called to the incident around 10.20am.
There is disruption to traffic while Police work in the area to locate a person of interest.
Cordons are in place on roads in the area and motorists are advised to take alternative routes or expect delays.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/05/22/road-blocked-sh-1-tirau-road-waipa/