Traffic & Crashes

Live traffic updates: Easter weekend begins

Traffic is expected to be chock-a-block across the country as holidaymakers begin their journeys for Easter weekend. Police have issued warning that they... Read More

No need for speed: Police issue warning

Excessive speeds are front of mind for Police ahead of this long weekend as a person will face the Court for their alleged role in putting the community at risk. Police... Read More

Seriously injured person airlifted to hospital

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Hamurana Road, near Tauranga Direct Road. This was reported to Police at 3pm. "One person is reported... Read More

Car collides with person in Welcome Bay

Reports are coming in of a person with moderate injuries after a crash. The crash occurred in Welcome Bay on Cumberland Crescent. A police spokesperson... Read More

New bridge at Cambridge Road opening

The new 100m bridge at Cambridge Road between Bethlehem and Tauriko will open to traffic in April, marking what NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says is a major... Read More

Driver flees after crashing into lamp post

Reports are coming in about a driver fleeing the scene after crashing into a lamp post. A police spokesperson says "police were advised at 12.50pm that a... Read More

SH2 Waihī to Ōmokoroa Project Update

NZTA Waka Kotahi say their crews have had a busy start to the year, making the most of the dry weather and longer days to continue to progress the safety of... Read More

Give Wayne a wave

Meet recent NZTA Waka Kotahi's Roadworker of the Week Wayne Nepe. Wayne holds the role of General Hand in HEB Construction's State Highway 2 Waihī... Read More

One person injured following SH2, Bethlehem crash

One person has received serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash that closed State Highway 2 near Bethlehem on Saturday night. "Police responded to... Read More

One-vehicle crash in Welcome Bay

Police are responding a one-vehicle crash in Welcome Bay. Police received a report of the crash on Welcome Bay Road, Kairua, around 6.11pm. It is unknown... Read More

Two taken to hospital after South Waikato crash

Update, 5.20pm: Arapuni Road, in South Waikato, has now reopened following a two vehicle crash this afternoon. Police responded to the crash around 4pm. Two... Read More

Planning your Easter weekend driving trip

Bay of Plenty Journey Manager Frankie Evans says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi wants everyone who is travelling this Easter, to have all the information... Read More