Traffic & Crashes

Warning: Allow extra time at Ōmokoroa roundabout

Drivers travelling through the Ōmokoroa roundabout can look forward to a smoother journey soon, with final surfacing works expected to be completed by the end... Read More

Major detours ahead: Five-night closure of SH29

State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range will close overnight for five nights next week. The road closures will take place from Sunday, February 22, to Thursday,... Read More

Mount man named after fatal Waikato crash

A Mount Maunganui man has been named as the person who died after a crash in Matamata. He was 49-year-old Jonathan Marc Fairfax-Brown, police said in a statement... Read More

Closures and delays across BOP highways

Construction has begun on the final stage of a major safety upgrade on State Highway 2. Crews are now preparing land for two teardrop‑shaped roundabouts... Read More

SH36 chipsealing to cause delays and detours

Roading crews are planning to show some love to State Highway 36 this Valentine's weekend. A 2km section of SH36, between the SH36/Kennedy Road roundabout... Read More

Feedback sought on Bay of Plenty speed reviews

People have until February 17 to have their say on proposed speed limit reviews in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) proposes seven... Read More

Man arrested in Pāpāmoa by armed police

Armed police have arrested a man in Pāpāmoa after he allegedly presented a firearm at a person ton Saturday afternoon. Police said they were notified... Read More

Truck and car crash near Tauranga college

A Tauranga College Girls' student has been treated for minor injuries after a crash involving a car and truck earlier today. Emergency services responded... Read More

SH29 route shut for 5 nights for safety works

Five nights of road closures are being planned for a section of State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range, starting on February 22. The overnight closures are... Read More

Cambridge Rd lane reopened in time for school

The short section of Cambridge Rd that has been closed in Tauranga is due to re-open tomorrow, with school buses resuming. The northbound lane has been closed... Read More

15th Ave detour during SH29 off‑ramp closure

A lane closure will mean traffic will be diverted as motorists come to Tauranga from Bethlehem or Tauriko. NZTA said the off-ramp from SH29/Takitimu Drive... Read More

Serious injury after SH29 Tauranga Rd crash

UPDATED at 1.41PM: One person is reported to be seriously injured after a car and truck collided on State Highway 29. Police were called to the crash at 10.35am. 'A... Read More