Traffic & Crashes

One dies following Waikato crash

One person has died following a crash in the Waikato region on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services responded to a serious crash on Morrinsville-Tahuna... Read More

Death of digger driver in Kaingaroa Forest

A Bay of Plenty forestry company today expects to resume operations suspended since a digger driver died when his machine became submerged on Wednesday. WorkSafe... Read More

"Abysmal" SH29 under significant scrutiny

A Kaimai resident who describes State Highway 29 as "abysmal" is taking his frustrations to Members of Parliament and Western Bay of Plenty councillors following... Read More

Tokoroa FENZ crews called to well-involved blaze

When Piri Kautai arrived at his Tokoroa home after a trip to the shops on Wednesday morning he found the house in flames. 'The fire people were putting it... Read More

Vehicle crash in Welcome Bay takes out power pole

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a single vehicle crash in Welcome Bay. A SunLive reader says the crash has knocked out a powerpole near... Read More

Truck breakdown, expect delays on SH29

State Highway 29 is currently blocked heading eastbound. A truck has brokendown blocking an eastbound lane on SH29 around the Kaimai Range, says NZ Transport... Read More

Community wraps around Pāpāmoa house fire victim

A Givealittle page has been created for the community to support a Pāpāmoa woman who lost her home to a fire. Emergency services were called to the house... Read More

Traffic delays: SH36 closure reminder

People who travel between Tauranga and Rotorua are being reminder of a closure on State Highway 36 that will affect their travels. Starting next Monday, August... Read More

Drop-in session to give Ōmokoroa works updates

People wanting to know more about the work taking pace in Ōmokoroa are being invited to a Western Bay of Plenty District Council community information session. The... Read More

Coromandel state highways get $21m boost

Coromandel state highways will get $21 million in Government funding as works continue in the region following the devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle. Transport... Read More

Road warning as cold temps bite

With colder temperatures taking hold around the country, drivings are being urged to plan for every eventuality on the roads. Right through the middle of... Read More

SH2 closed following crash in BOP

State Highway 2 closed following crash in the Bay of Plenty. The highway, at Waiotahi, Ōpōtiki, is closed between Dunlop Road and Woodlands Road following... Read More