Heavy rain caused a landslide closing State Highway 2 between Kutarere and Ōpōtiki for days.

Heavy rain caused a substantial landslide on State Highway 2 between Kutarere and Ōpōtiki in the eastern Bay of Penty, closing the road for several days. The slip took place at Waiotahe Beach near Ōpōtiki, between Waiotahi Valley Back Road and Paerata Ridge Road, according to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The highway remains closed, and a detour has been established, though it is not suitable for heavy vehicles.