Traffic & Crashes

Police make enquiries into crash in Tauriko

There has been a two-vehicle crash on SH29A reported to Police around 9.20am. "No injuries have been reported," said the police spokesperson. "The road... Read More

New rainbow crossing for Tauranga

Tauranga getting a rainbow pedestrian crossing after a six-year campaign is a sign it's 'growing up”. Tauranga's community, transparency and engagement... Read More

Fatal crash in BOP: Road closed

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on Grieve Rd in Otakiri... Read More

Consultation begins on tolling proposal for TNL

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is seeking public feedback on the proposal to toll the Takitimu North Link roading project. The national roading agency... Read More

James Rolleston on life before near-death crash

Kiwi actor James Rolleston is the face of Taika Waititi's award-winning 2010 film Boy, has starred in The Dark Horse and The Dead Lands, and most recently appeared... Read More

Three hospitalised following serious crash

Police are investigating a serious two-vehicle crash near Ōpōtiki overnight. Emergency services were called to State Highway 2, between Waiotahe Valley... Read More

Serious crash on SH2, near Ōpōtiki

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in the Ōpōtiki area. NZTA Waka Kotahi says a serious incident has been reported to emergency services... Read More

Road renewal season to kick into gear

The first shoots of new growth are a sign it's the start of spring, and it also sees road construction crews preparing for the annual road renewal season. ... Read More

Crash on SH2, road blocked, minor injuries

Police were notified of a two-vehicle crash on SH2 near the Sandhurst Drive off-ramp at around 12pm. "One person is believed to have minor injuries," said... Read More

Five crashes in one WBOP section so far this year

'Please take more care and slow down along our road.” Athenree locals are concerned about an area of Athenree Rd after seeing at least five cars... Read More

Person taken to hospital after crash in Otūmoetai

A person has been transported to Tauranga Hospital following a crash in Otūmoetai. A car has blocked Harbour Drive in Otūmoetai following a collision. A... Read More

SH29 Kaimai Range closures for September

A scheduled closure on State Highway 29 Kaimai Range will take place over four nights from Sunday, September 15, to Thursday, September 19, from 8pm to 3.30am... Read More