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      Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    State Highway 31 and State Highway 39 in the Waikato's Otorohanga District, are both currently blocked due to significant flooding and slips

    State Highway 31 and State Highway 39 in the Waikato's Otorohanga District, are both currently blocked due to significant flooding and slips


    Police were notified of both slips around 5.30pm - and say thankfully no injuries have been reported.

    The public's advised to delay travel where possible, and to avoid the area.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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