Traffic & Crashes

One dead, four injured in Coromandel crash

One person has died in a crash on State Highway 25 between Thames and Coromandel this morning. The crash, involving two cars, was reported to police just... Read More

SH25 closed due to serious crash

Several people are reported to be injured following a crash on State Highway 25, near Thames. Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on SH25,... Read More

SH35 fatal crash brings road toll to three

One person has died in a crash on State Highway 35. The crash, involving one vehicle, was reported to police at 11.15am on Thursday. "One person was unresponsive... Read More

Top tips for safe summer travel

Grandma may have been run over by a reindeer…but you can keep your Christmas travel easy and crash free by planning ahead for safe summer road trips,... Read More

Road closures that may impact your tavels

It is not unusual for roadworks to ramp up over the summer period, as workers make the most of warm and dry weather. With lots going on, it is important to... Read More

Fatal crash in Tauranga

One person has died following a crash in Tauranga. Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash on Fraser St, at its intersection with Lloyd St,... Read More

Serious crash in Tauranga, road closed

Reports are coming in of a serious crash in Tauranga. A SunLive reader has messaged in saying there is a crash on Fraser St. "It is at the intersection... Read More

What are some of NZ's most dangerous roads?

Some New Zealand roads are notorious due to the number of fatal and serious crashes there, others because they are steep and narrow with no room for driver error. Most... Read More

NZTA closes passing lanes to help holiday traffic

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has crunched the data to find holiday congestion hotspots in Waikato and the Bay of Plenty - but people might be surprised... Read More

Speeding concerns amid low road toll in WBOP

Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty's 2024 road toll stands at a record low of six deaths, and the district's road policing manager is warning drivers anyone... Read More

Summer activity on State Highway 2

As people wind down for the year, cities empty out and the beaches fill up, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) encourages people to plan ahead for safe summer... Read More

‘Make It Click' Remix drops for Summer festivals

As summer festivals approach, McDonald's and Kiwi DJ Jess Rhodes are remixing road safety with a modern take on the classic Kiwi anthem ‘Make It Click'. Originally... Read More