Traffic & Crashes

School’s back, stay alert while driving - police

School is back for term three and its again time to be extra cautious around schools. When travelling near a school it is important to take road safety precautions... Read More

Changes to median barrier plans on SH2

The installation of a median barrier on two sections of State Highway 2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa is being re-examined by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.... Read More

Two injured in serious crash in Tauranga

Two people have been injured following a crash in Tauranga. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Pyes Pa Rd, between Wiliams and Tauamata... Read More

Crash on SH29A: Vehicle off the road

Update 11.06: Police are responding to a one vehicle crash where the vehicle has gone off the road from State Highway 29A, near Poike Road, around 10:40am,"... Read More

Pothole repairs within 24 hours

Transport Minister Simeon Brown is continuing his war on the country's potholes, announcing targets to fix almost all within 24 hours of identification. Simeon... Read More

One critically injured in crash

One person is in critical condition following a serious crash. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash on Waihi Whangamata Road, near Parakiwai... Read More

New signalised crossing on Fraser Street

Fraser Street will be welcoming a new signalised crossing between 17th and 18th Aves. The construction works will be on weekdays from 7am to 5pm. Construction... Read More

Underground powerlines for SH29 at Redwood Lane

Underground power lines are going in and around the road and Redwood Lane area as part of the State Highway 29 Tauriko enabling works. The work is to allow... Read More

Serious crash on SH29, delays expected

Update 1.58 pm: State Highway 29 is closed following a serious truck crash. NZ Transport Agency suggests that drivers allow extra time for detours. NZTA... Read More

Road reopened following two-truck crash on SH36

Update 12.51 pm: State Highway 36 and Jackson Road are now open following a crash between two trucks at the intersection, which led to one person being in critical... Read More

Motorbike crash on Maunganui Road

Police are attending a motorcycle and car crash scene on Maunganui Road. A police spokesperson says police were advised of the crash at 8.45 am. "Initial... Read More

Crash blocking one lane on Tauranga Harbour Bridge

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash on Tauranga Harbour Bridge. "There a crash on the bridge above Chapel Street," says a SunLive reader. "It's... Read More