Traffic & Crashes

Do you know how to give way in an emergency?

Emergency services in the Eastern Police District are reminding members of the public how to give way to emergency service vehicles. What do you do when you... Read More

Kiwi hit by car, motorists urged to slow down

The death of Spark, a kiwi recently released into Ōtanewainuku Forest, has prompted a plea for motorists to slow down when visiting the Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Police emphasise safety on roads this Christmas

Police will do our part to ensure your safety on the roads this festive season, but road users need to play their part. Motorists should expect to see Police... Read More

Waikato & BOP state highway works Dec/Jan

While the elves may be working right up until midnight on Christmas Eve, works across the region's roads will mostly have finished at midday today Friday 20... Read More

'Serious crash' on SH2 has now cleared

Update 5.42 pm: The crash on SH2 near Waioeka Pa Road is now all clear. Initial report, 4.43 pm: A serious crash has been reported to emergency services on... Read More

Name release: Fatal crash, State Highway 5

Police can now release the name of the person who died in a crash on State Highway 5, Ngongotaha on Saturday 14 December. She was 17-year-old Asya Leslie... Read More

Two vehicle crash in Waioeka, SH2

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Waioeka Road (SH2), Waioeka. Initial reports indicate there may have been serious... Read More

Fatal crash on SH25

One person is dead and two others are in serious condition following a crash on State Highway 25. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crassh... Read More

Construction starts on SH29 signalised crossing

Construction on Cambridge Rd in preparation for a new signalised intersection with State Highway 29 is now under way. This work is part of the Tauriko Enabling... Read More

Police name man who died following Pyes Pa crash

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Pyes Pa Road on Thursday, December 12. Emergency services were called to the crash between a car... Read More

Car veers off SH30, minor injuries reported

A car went off the road at Kawerau Rd West near State Highway 30 at 10.45am, according to a police spokesperson. 'All occupants of the vehicle are out, and... Read More

One dead in BoP crash involving truck

One person has died after a two-vehicle crash involving a truck near Rotorua. The crash on State Highway 30 at Rotoiti was reported around 11.40am yesterday, Police... Read More