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  •   Home > News > National > Upper North Island

    NZTA says the Coromandel's State Highway 25 has now fully reopened in time for the weekend - but speed restrictions remain in place

    NZTA says the Coromandel's State Highway 25 has now fully reopened in time for the weekend - but speed restrictions remain in place


    However, both roads through the Gisborne District remain closed.

    State Highway 35 remains closed between Opotiki and south of Te Araroa, and State Highway 2 is closed between Opotiki and Matawai.

    Transport Minister Chris Bishop says NZTA's is hoping to get State Highway 2 back open as soon as possible.

    The road to Northland's Oakura Bay also remains closed.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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