Traffic & Crashes

What you need to know on SH2 closures and detours

State Highway 2 Waioweka Gorge is a vital road running through the rugged landscapes of the Eastern Bay of Plenty, an important link between the East Coast and... Read More

Takitimu Link is set to boost Tauranga’s economy

Construction of the Takitimu North Link stage one is at the halfway point. So far, 1,500,000 cubic metres of dirt have been lifted, and four out of 10 bridges... Read More

Public will have final say on SH 30 speed limit

Whakatāne District Council will ask NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi to revert sections of State Highway 30 back to 100km/h. The change is likely to go... Read More

Waioweka Gorge closing for maintenance

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is reminding drivers to plan ahead next week as State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge will be closed for essential maintenance... Read More

Police appeal for witnesses to motorcycle crash

Waikato Police are appealing for witnesses to a motorcycle crash on Tauranga Road - State Highway 24 - on January 28. "The crash, involving a red Triumph... Read More

Make-over time on Tauranga state highways   

A couple of urban state highways in and around Tauranga are set to be refreshed over the next three months in three different locations. NZTA Waka Kotahi... Read More

Serious injuries in BoP crash

One person is reported to have serious injuries following a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called after a ute had rolled on State Highway... Read More

$10.3m funding agreed for Tauranga traffic project

Plans to reduce congestion in one of Tauranga's biggest choke points can begin after the Government approved funding for the design stage. New Zealand Transport... Read More

All roads lead to the new Piarere roundabout

A new approach to the Piarere roundabout is set to open to the public soon. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said road users can look forward to a more complete... Read More

Waioweka Gorge three-day closure

State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge will be closed for three days next week but opening again in the evenings. Asphalt resurfacing and other maintenance... Read More

Person trapped in serious BoP crash

One person is in a serious condition after a crash involving a truck in the Bay of Plenty Police say emergency services were called to State Highway 30... Read More

Global Peace Run visits Bay of Plenty

This week, Bay of Plenty schools and community members will join in a significant global effort for peace, the Sri Chinmoy Oneness Home Peace Run. The Peace... Read More