State Highway 2 in Bay of Plenty reopens after serious crash 26 Apr, 2021 03:53 AM Quick Read The road has been closed to allow a rescue helicopter to access the scene. Photo / File The road has been closed to allow a rescue helicopter to access the scene. Photo / File Bay of Plenty Times State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty has now reopened after a serious crash between a car and motorbike this morning. The crash happened about 3.10pm on SH2 near Pukehina and the road was closed until 6.40pm. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advised of the closure via its Facebook page, stating the highway was closed to allow a rescue helicopter to land. It announced the road had reopened at 6.40pm