Traffic & Crashes

Chapel Street pedestrian crossing safety upgrade

From Monday, July 1, work will commence on upgrading the pedestrian crossing near the Chapel Street and Maxwells Road intersection to a staggered signalised... Read More

Care needed on the roads this Matariki weekend

The long Matariki weekend is upon us and the state highway network around Tairāwhiti and Hawke's Bay is likely to be busier. The Metservice forecast has... Read More

Waikato and BOP state highway works for June/July

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi encourages drivers to be responsible for the safety of themselves and others when getting behind the wheel this Matariki weekend.... Read More

Police target anti-social road users this weekend

Police will be out in force around the country to target gatherings of anti-social road users this weekend, and warn car enthusiasts - behave, or face prosecution. The... Read More

Pedestrian hit in Kawerau

Police responded to a reported collision between a vehicle and pedestrian on Plunket Street [Kawerau] just after 4:40pm. The police spokesperson says a helicopter... Read More

Crash on SH2 involving truck

Reports are coming in of a truck crash on State Highway 2, between Baypark and Papamoa. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a truck and car have... Read More

Hawke's Bay: strong wind and heavy rain continues

Update 9pm: NZTA Waka Kotahi say extreme care is needed on roads around Hawkes Bay and Tairāwhiti this evening, as strong wind and heavy rain continues. State... Read More

Two-vehicle crash on Girven Road, Mount Maunganui

Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on Girven Road near Gloucester Road, says a police spokesperson. They say the crash was reported at 10.40am... Read More

One injured following crash

One person has sustained moderate injuries following a crash in Arataki on Sunday morning. Police were called about 10am to Gloucester Road after a crash... Read More

Athenree Road closed following serious crash

Athenree Road in Western Bay of Plenty, is closed following a serious crash. Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on Athenree Road, approximately... Read More

Don't risk it on the road over Matariki

No matter where you're heading at Matariki, make sure you get there in one piece, says Police. Police are informing motorists to expect the appropriate enforcement... Read More

Interislander ferry Aratere aground near Picton

Authorities have abandoned plans to attempt to refloat the stricken Interislander ferry Aratere at 9am as they instead send down divers to gather more information... Read More