Traffic & Crashes

Highway open after fatal BOP crash

State Highway 33 in the Bay of Plenty is now open. The road was closed earlier today following a fatal crash near Old Coach Road. Emergency services were called... Read More

BOP highway closed following serious crash

UPDATE 6.30AM: Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on State Highway 33, Paengaroa. Police were called about 3.10am. "The road... Read More

Terrifying near misses captured on truck cams

A road safety campaign launched by New Zealand's largest privately owned transport company shows some terrifying near misses captured by its drivers. HW Richardson... Read More

Serious crash: Matatā traffic down to one lane

Motorists are advised to expect delays in Matatā following a serious crash. "It happened between two vehicles on State Highway 2 West, near Herepuru Road, shortly... Read More

Flash flooding and slips reported in SH29

Motorists are reporting flooding and slips on State Highway 29. A SunLive reader has emailed in to say there are slips and flooding across the highway by McLaren... Read More

Highway opens with reduced speed after fatal crash

UPDATE 2.22PM: State Highway 23 is reopen with a reduced speed of 30km/h after a serious crash earlier today. A police spokesperson says the speed restriction... Read More

Roading contractors working to fix damaged roads

While many are wrapping their final presents, road workers throughout the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region are putting the finishing touches on a number of new... Read More

BOP Police disappointed at checkpoint results

Bay of Plenty Police are urging motorists to make a conscious decision to not get behind the wheel after drinking. Police set up 15 checkpoints in Tauranga, Mt... Read More

Car hits fallen tree blocking SH36, Pyes Pa

A caller to SunLive reports that a fallen tree is blocking both lanes of State Highway 36 at Pyes Pa. "I had left hazards on to prevent anyone from my side from... Read More

One injured following crash on SH2 at Bethlehem

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a single vehicle crash on State Highway 2 at Bethlehem. Police were alerted to the crash about 8.50pm, where... Read More

One dies following crash near Whakamārama

Update, 9.30pm: A person involved in a crash on State Highway 2 at Whakamārama on Sunday afternoon has died. "They were the driver of a car that collided with... Read More

Navigating Cameron Road over the Christmas break

Motorists are asked to take care driving through construction zones along Cameron Road in Tauranga. "And be kind to the Cameron Road Joint Venture construction... Read More