Traffic & Crashes

Weather: Ōpōtiki wastewater system under strain

Ōpōtiki residents are being urged to avoid 'unnecessary” toilet flushing as the Bay of Plenty is drenched with rain. 'Our wastewater pump stations have... Read More

Multiple vehicle crash, one seriously injured

Emergency services are at the scene of a multiple-vehicle crash in Ohope. "Police are attending a multiple-vehicle collision on Ohope Rd in Ohope which has occurred... Read More

Reminder to drive to the conditions

Police are reminding motorists to drive to the conditions due to bad weather. There is a slip on State Highway 5, Ngongotaha Valley, and surface flooding across... Read More

Detour at Te Puna due to tree removal on SH2

Motorists travelling between Tauranga and Katikati on State Highway 2 this weekend are advised to allow extra travel time. SH2 will be closed between the Te... Read More

SH35 remains closed due to multiple slips

Update, 3:20pm: State Highway 35 will remain closed between Maraenui and Omaio overnight due to multiple slips. The detour route is via State Highway 2 Waioeka... Read More

Traffic congestion: cars with flat tyres on SH29

Warning: This video may contains language that may offend some people. UPDATE: A large number of vehicles are reported to have flat tyres on State Highway 29... Read More

A ferry fun way to travel around Tauranga

The Wednesday Challenge Ferry took its first load of travellers across Tauranga Moana's harbour this week. The ferry is part of the Wednesday Challenge, which... Read More

Barrier plan a “complete cock-up”, says contractor

A plan to put median barriers along State Highway 30 from Whakatāne to Awakeri is unworkable and absurd according to farmers and businesses that use the road. However,... Read More

Serious crash: SH2 closed

State Highway 2 near Ōpōtiki is closed following a crash earlier today. The road is closed between Paerata Ridge Road and Woodlands Road, says a police spokesperson. "One... Read More

One dies following serious crash in Taupō

UPDATE 5.37pm: One person had died following a serious crash on Broadlands Road, Tauhara Forest, Taupō earlier today. "The road is expected to remain closed... Read More

Road clear following Eleventh Ave crash

UPDATE 6.02pm: The intersection of Eleventh Ave and Waihi Road is now clear, according to Google Maps live traffic reporting. The intersection was previously... Read More

Police investigate fatal highway crash

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1 in the Bay of Plenty Police District. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash near... Read More