29 Sep 2025

SH5 Napier Taupō Road reopens after stock truck rolls

11:01 pm on 29 September 2025
RNZ/Reece Baker

Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

Both lanes of State Highway 5 Napier Taupō Road have reopened after stock truck rolled earlier this afternoon.

One person was seriously hurt while police said there were also animals injured.

State Highway 5 between Old Taupō Coach and Palmer Roads was blocked but has since reopened in both directions.

A 50 km/h temporary speed limit will remain in place overnight through the site of the crash near Te Pōhue.

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