Traffic & Crashes

Single car crash in Welcome Bay

Emergency services are at the scene of a vehicle crash in Welcome Bay. "Police were advised of a single car crash at the intersection of Welcome Bay Road and... Read More

Bay of Plenty state highway works for September

With just a few weeks until the start of the road renewal season, contractors are getting ready to deliver on the largest programme the Waikato, Rotorua and Bay... Read More

Tree removal will close SH2 Te Puna early October

The need to swiftly remove a tree next to the road means Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency needs to close a section of State Highway 2 for two days early next month. The... Read More

Three-vehicle crash on SH29, Kaimai range

Emergency services are at the scene of a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 29 in the Kaimai range. Police were notified of a crash involving three vehicles... Read More

Busy CBD expected this weekend

The Tauranga CBD will come alive this Sunday, September 18 with the Tauranga Marathon returning after a two-year hiatus, and the third Bunnings Warehouse NPC game... Read More

Vehicle crash in Welcome Bay

Emergency services are on their way to the scene of a crash in Welcome Bay. Police were notified of a crash on Kairua Road at 7.10am. "It appears to have been... Read More

Three dead following SH29, Matamata crash

Update, 7.11pm: Three people have died following the earlier crash on State Highway 29, Matamata this evening, say police. Police were notified of the crash... Read More

Highway reopens after BOP crash

UPDATE 3.25pm: State Highway 30 is now open following a multiple vehicle crash on the intersection of Thornton Rd and SH 30 in Awakeri, Whakatāne district. A... Read More

No injuries in inner city crash

No injuries have been reported by a crash in Tauranga city this morning. A damaged car was blocking the middle of the Harrington Street and Willow Street intersection,... Read More

Roadworks: State highway busy summer warning

State highways across the country will see a burst of activity over spring and summer, with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency gearing up for the country's largest-ever... Read More

Crash victim was a long-serving St John member

The 'well-respected” ambulance officer killed in a crash near Cambridge was heading back to Rotorua and was a long-serving St John member. They've been... Read More

Road clear following SH29 tractor fire

UPDATE: 10.30am: Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says the tractor fire on SH29 near Hanga Road, Lower Kaimai has been cleared. Motorists should no longer expect... Read More