Traffic & Crashes

BOP and Waikato state highway works for August

With warmer weather approaching, all roads are leading towards a big summer of road renewal across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region, says NZTA Waka Kotahi... Read More

Serious crash near Paeroa closes SH2

Update, 4.45pm: Due to a serious crash State Highway 2 is blccked between Hubbard Road and Brenan Street, north of Paeroa. "Detours are in place," says an... Read More

Road closed after serious crash in Waikato

A road is closed in Waihou, in the Waikato region following a serious vehicle crash. Ngutumanga Road, near Bailey Road, is closed following a two-vehicle... Read More

Fatal Crash in Whakamarama

One person has died following a crash in Whakamarama on Friday night, while three others have been injured. "Police can advise one person has died following... Read More

Serious crash in Hamilton

Police are responding to a serious crash in Hamilton. The crash involving three vehicles occurred at the intersection of Storey Avenue and Te Rapa Road. Two... Read More

Serious crash in Whakamarama

Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash in Whakamarama. Police say the crash on Pahoia Road was reported at 6.50pm. "Initial... Read More

State Highway 2 now open at Waiotahe beach

State Highway 2 will reopen at 5pm tonight at Waiotahe beach, following a large slip which fell on the highway overnight Sunday 18 August, closing the road between... Read More

Pedestrian seriously injured after struck by car

A pedestrian struck by car is suffering serious injuries. "Police were advised that a pedestrian had been struck by a car at the intersection of Upland Street... Read More

Crash in Lower Kaimai SH29

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on SH29 near McLaren Falls Road. "Police were notified of a crash on SH 29 at 3.05pm today," says a police... Read More

SH2 opening tonight at Waiotahe beach

State Highway 2 will reopen at 5pm tonight at Waiotahe beach, following a large slip which fell on the highway overnight Sunday, August 18, closing the road... Read More

Tauranga trials on-demand public transport

Tauranga is the latest New Zealand city to trial on-demand public transport, using electric vans in place of large diesel buses. There is no pre-timetabled... Read More

Fatal crash on SH29

UPDATE 8AM: One person has died following a crash on State Highway 29. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash, on the Matamata side of the Kaimai Range,... Read More