Traffic & Crashes

Serious crash, State Highway 26, Te Aroha

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash involving a truck and van on State Highway 26 north of Te Aroha, says a police spokesperson. "The crash... Read More

Name release: Fatal crash, Flat Road, Kihikihi

Police can now name the motorbike rider who died following a crash on Flat Road on Saturday May 4, says a police spokesperson. "He was 49-year-old Leon James... Read More

Work crew saves driver from sinking car

Police are praising the actions of two lines company workers who saved a motorist stuck in rising floodwaters south of Rotorua on Tuesday. With a number of... Read More

Police appeal for information following crash

Police investigating the circumstances of a fatal crash on State Highway 5 Tāpapa, Sunday, May 19, are appealing for information. Police are wanting to speak... Read More

Person injured in Pāpāmoa crash

One person is suffering from moderate injuries after a car crash in Pāpāmoa. "Emergency services received a report of a single car crash around 1.10pm... Read More

Appeal for information following fatal crash, SH 5

Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on SH 5, Tapapa, on Sunday 19 May. "Tragically, one person died at the scene and Police urge... Read More

Hikuai River Bridge night closures

Motorists planning to travel on State Highway 25 between Tairua and Hikuai during the next four nights are advised to take a detour or plan to travel during... Read More

Police name motorbike crash victim

Police can now name the motorbike rider who died following a crash on Te Poi Road near Matamata on Friday, May 17. She was 51-year-old Donna Gaye McCauley... Read More

Overnight closures on SH29, Kaimai range

State Highway 29 will be fully closed to all traffic from 8pm to 3.30am each night from tonight, Monday, May 20 to Wednesday, May 22. The closure for the... Read More

Fatal crash on SH5, Tapapa

Police can confirm one person has died following a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were notified of... Read More

Three-vehicle crash, SH5 closed

Emergency services are responding to a three-vehicle crash in Tapapa, north-west of Rotorua. State Highway 5, Tapapa is closed between Tapapa Road and Maraeroa... Read More

Decorative pavers and cycle rails on Cameron Road

The Cameron Road Joint Venture team is continuing with jobs to tidy up the Cameron Road corridor this week. This includes the installation of cycle hold rails... Read More