Traffic & Crashes

Highway open following crash

State Highway 25 in the Hauraki District is open this morning following a serious crash. The highway was closed overnight after two vehicles and a power pole... Read More

SH25 closed and power cut following crash

A vehicle crash at the intersection of Campbell Road and State Highway 25 in Pipiroa, Hauraki has closed the road. Police say the crash happened about 8.10pm... Read More

Waikato and BOP state highway works for April

The last throes of March signal the end of the traditional summer road renewal period. It's been a huge effort over the past 6 months, says Roger Brady, Regional... Read More

Police urge people to drive to the conditions

From illegal street racing to fatal crashes - this Easter weekend serves as a reminder for everything Police do not want to see on New Zealand roads. 'Up... Read More

Police declare war on 'anti-social' drivers

Gisborne police have launched a crack down on 'anti-social' drivers, who they say have damaged roads and made crank 111 calls to divert police. Ten... Read More

Police warning after three tractor crashes

After three serious crashes involving tractors on Saturday, Waikato Police are asking motorists heading home from their Easter break to be mindful of agricultural... Read More

Police appeal for information on fatal crash

Police investigating a fatal crash on State Highway 5 at Whakarewarewa on Sunday morning would like to speak with any members of the public who witnessed the... Read More

Anti-social road users have bad Good Friday

Police have already impounded ten vehicles this weekend - five vehicles on Friday night and another five on Saturday night. Good Friday turned bad quickly... Read More

SH5 south of Rotorua reopens after fatal crash

State Highway 5 at Whakarewarewa south of Rotorua has reopened following a fatal crash on Sunday morning. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported... Read More

Motorcyclist dies following crash

One person has died following a crash on Piakonui Road in Richmond Downs, Matamata-Piako on Saturday. The crash involved a motorcycle and a tractor and was... Read More

April state highway works for Waikato and BOP

The last throes of March signal the end of the traditional summer road renewal period, and road workers across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty will be swapping... Read More

Fatal crash on SH5, Rotorua to Taupo

Update, 7.20am: One person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua this morning. The crash, involving two vehicles,... Read More