Traffic & Crashes

Bad weather delaying road works progress

A forecasted spell of inclement weather is hampering progress on road renewals across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty state highway network. Heavy rain late last... Read More

Kaimai Range SH29 slip cleared overnight

Contractors have worked to clear the SH29 Kaimai Range slip overnight. "All lanes reopened around midnight last night," says the spokesperson. "The contractors... Read More

Cameron Road construction: Caution urged

Tauranga motorists are being asked to take care while driving through several construction sites along Cameron Road. "Be kind to the Cameron Road Joint Venture... Read More

Four crashes leave six dead this weekend

Six people have died on the roads in four separate crashes this weekend. 'They could all have been prevented.” says Assistant Commissioner of Police, Road... Read More

Police appeal for sightings of vehicle

Waikato Police are appealing for sightings of a vehicle on State Highway 1 south of Cambridge on Friday shortly before a crash. A red Holden station wagon was... Read More

Slip on SH29 slowing traffic on Kaimai range

Contractors are on their way to clear a slip on State Highway 29 on the Kaimai Range that is causing delays to traffic. A SunLive reader reports that a slip is... Read More

Vehicle under water but occupants safe

A submerged vehicle that went off Chapel Street into nearby water early on Sunday is due to be pulled out, probably at low tide. Police received a report about... Read More

Electric vehicle keeping Pāpāmoa safer

Pāpāmoa Community Patrol is saving fuel and keeping their neighbourhood safe with their brand new electric vehicle. The Pāpāmoa Community Patrol were delighted... Read More

One person dies following crash, four in hospital

One person has died in a crash involving two vehicles in Taupō on Saturday night. The crash, which was reported to police at 9.10pm happened on the East Taupō... Read More

SH25 Hikuai Bridge night-time closures postponed

Due to the inclement weather forecast for Sunday night and early next week, there has been a change in programme for the State Highway 25 Hikuai River Bridge deck... Read More

Tauranga to celebrate road safety around schools

Downtown Mount Maunganui will be awash with orange on Thursday, as around 500 primary and intermediate school students march and wave banners in the annual Schools'... Read More

Serious crash near Karapiro, travel delay warning

Police are warning motorists travelling between Tīrau and Cambridge to delay travel if possible. Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash. "About... Read More