23 Oct 2025

Crash closes main road into Piha on Auckland's west coast

7:29 pm on 23 October 2025
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The main road into Piha is closed after a serious crash. Photo: RNZ

The main road into the seaside settlement of Piha on Auckland's west coast is closed in both directions tonight after a crash.

One person has critical injuries.

Police say they were alerted to the accident on Piha Road by cellphone with Automatic Crash Detection capabilities, which contact emergency services if the user is unresponsive.

The road was likely to be closed for some time.

Drivers were advised to avoid the area where possible and to expect delays.

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