Traffic & Crashes

What‘s on - country market, protest rally, art

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Today will likely feature some cloudy periods, westerlies and a chance of a shower. It's a three-clothing layer day with... Read More

Motorcycle crash at Paengaroa

Police, fire and ambulance have been called to the scene of a motorcycle crash in Paengaroa. The emergency services were called about 12.40pm on Saturday following... Read More

Two car crash in Cameron Rd destroys RSA sign

A two-car collision in Cameron Rd on Friday night has left debris and broken signs strewn across a carpark and a roadside footpath. 'Emergency services attended... Read More

Road closures for marathon today

Road closures will be in place today as the Mount Maunganui Half Marathon takes place. Participants in the marathon have the option of completing 5km, 10km or... Read More

Transport hub issues “will not fall on ratepayers”

Mayor Greg Brownless has given his unequivocal assurance. The problems which have brought construction of the $27 million plus Harington street ‘transport... Read More

Plan your journey as AIMS Games heads into town

Motorists are advised to plan their journey before heading out in the Bay of Plenty during the annual AIMS Games next month. 'With more than 10,000 competitors... Read More

Tree blocking one lane of SH29a

Motorists are being advised to drive with care on State Highway 29a, between Poike Road and Oropi Road. The NZTA says a tree has fallen across the highway. "Due... Read More

Speed reviews planned for Tauranga streets

Tauranga City Council says it is about to start a review of speed limits across the city, including Ngatai Road. Transportation manager Martin Parkes is responding... Read More

Waimana Gorge to open 24/7 from today

State Highway 2 through the Waimana Gorge will be open to all motorists 24 hours a day from this evening. NZ Transport Agency Regional Transport System Manager... Read More

Speeding while overtaking ruled legal

A man has successfully beaten a speeding ticket issued after the car he was passing sped up and he decided the only safe course of action was to break the speed... Read More

Safer speed limits proposed for SH33 and SH30

In an effort to save lives and reduce the number of serious crashes, the NZ Transport Agency is reviewing speed limits along parts of State Highway 33 and State... Read More

Stolen vehicle dumped in Wairoa River

A vehicle submerged in the Wairoa River is being towed out this morning. A police spokesperson says the vehicle was spotted this morning and 'arrangements are... Read More