3:13:50 Thursday 17 April 2025

Traffic & Crashes

Severe weather warning: NZTA urges travel caution

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising Waikato and Bay of Plenty road users to prepare and take extra care as severe weather arrives before Easter. Heavy... Read More

What to do if you're a bystander at an accident

The Easter holiday period marks a busy time on the roads - and with it, an increase in roadside accidents. An emergency doctor shares what you can do to help... Read More

Morning crash causes delays on Pyes Pā Rd

Pyes Pā Rd is partially blocked following a two-vehicle crash. The crash occurred at Pyes Pā Rd and Cheyne Rd intersection at 7.10am, said a police spokesperson. 'One... Read More

Emergency repairs on SH29 Takitimu Drive

Motorists are warned to expect delays on State Highway 29/Takitimu Drive tonight. NZTA roading contractors are planning on undertaking emergency road repairs... Read More

Petrol prices driven down: 'Like a triple whammy'

The stars have aligned to drive petrol costs down, says a fuel price tracker. Crude oil prices have plummeted in the wake of US president Donald Trump's... Read More

Motorcyclist who killed couple had criminal past

A man who struck and killed Karen and Geoffrey Boucher on a pedestrian crossing has been found guilty of manslaughter - meaning he can now be identified... Read More

Waihī crash: Motorcyclist dies at scene

One person has died following a crash in Waihī. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash, involving a motorcycle, at the intersection... Read More

One person in hospital after crash in Pāpāmoa

One person has been taken to hospital following a vehicle crash in Pāpāmoa. Police received a report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Gravatt... Read More

Vehicle crashes in Hairini and Welcome Bay

Emergency services are responding to the scene of two vehicle crashes, in Hairini and Welcome Bay. Police received a report of a vehicle crash around 9.22am... Read More

Fatal crash: Highway reopens

One person has died after a two-vehicle crash on SH1 near Tirau. Emergency services were called about 10.40pm on Thursday, police said this morning. 'The... Read More

New roundabout to improve safety on SH2

Work is about to begin on a new roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Wainui Rd in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. An NZ Transport Agency Waka... Read More

Charges laid over fatal summer crashes

Bay of Plenty Police have laid charges in relation to three fatal crashes in the region over summer. A 47-year-old woman is due to appear in the Ōpōtiki... Read More