Traffic & Crashes

Two-vehicle crash on Pyes Pa Road, SH36

Emergency services are responding to a crash in Pyes Pa. Police report that there has been a two-car crash on Pyes Pa Road/SH36 about 12.20pm. It is understood... Read More

Mum, toddler stranded in dark amid pothole carnage

A mother and toddler waited two hours in the dark amid heavy rain with two flat tyres after hitting a pothole on a stretch of highway that sparked traffic chaos... Read More

Opal Drive to close for one week

From today, October 3, work to install the section of the Opal Drive Rising Main upgrade under the road will begin. This work will require a road closure from... Read More

Update on Bay of Plenty road closures

Roads around the Bay of Plenty are facing the aftermath of a wet weekend. Multiple slips and poor weather conditions caused many road closures and delays for... Read More

Maunganui Road safety improvements progressing

As Tauranga City Council's investment in improving safety and performance for all road users continues, the Maunganui Road safety upgrade project is set to enter... Read More

Large slip blocking Hamurana Road

A large slip is blocking Hamurana Road, Okere Falls. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible or take an alternative route. The road closures are... Read More

Slip on SH29 slowing traffic on Kaimai range

Contractors are on their way to clear a slip on State Highway 29 in the Kaimai Range. A SunLive reader says there is a small slip near Ruahihi road on SH29 on... Read More

Works planned for Turret Rd & Hairini Causeway

Motorists are being advised to prepare for road repairs works along Turret Road and the Hairini Causeway. Tauranga City Council is investing in Tauranga's roads... Read More

Two highways reopen, two still closed

The Waimana Gorge and State Highway 2 near Pukehina have reopened says a Waka Kotahi NZTA spokeserson. State Highway 33 and 35 remain closed, although contractors... Read More

Concern from locals about Te Puna Station Rd slip

Te Puna residents and motorists are expressing grave concern about road safety on Te Puna Station Road following a slip that has come down onto the road during... Read More

Flooding closes State Highway 2 at Pukehina

Flooding has caused the closure of State Highway 2 at Pukehina. "SH2 is closed at the Kaikokopu Bridge at Pukehina due to a 100m stretch of flooding," says... Read More

Road slip blocking SH33

A significant road slip on State Highway 33 is reportedly blocking both lanes of traffic and closed the highway. A SunLive reader says the slip has completely... Read More