Traffic & Crashes

Hang in there! Repair works ramp up in Coromandel

Work will be ramping up from next week to complete repairs across Coromandel's state highway network, which was extensively damaged by last summer's extreme... Read More

Crash on SH25 near Kopu closes road

Update, 7.50pm Due to a crash at Hauraki Road, State Highway 25 is closed, says an NZTA Waka Kotahi spokesperson. "Expect delays and use an alternative route." An... Read More

Is someone scattering Z-nails on NI highways?

There have been a string of incidents where Z-nails have punctured tyres along state highways in the lower North Island, says an online traffic site moderator. More... Read More

SH26, Paeroa to Te Aroha reopens following crash

Update, 9.10pm: State Highway 26, between Paeroa and Tirohia has reopened following an earlier serious crash. The crash was around 4.35pm and one person is... Read More

SH29 reopens following serious crash

Update, 9.50am: State Highway 29 has now reopened, following an earlier serious crash near the intersection of SH 29 and Hopkins Rd. Motorists are advised... Read More

SH2, near Ōpōtiki closed due to fallen tree

State Highway 2 between Awakeri and Ōpōtiki is clocked due to a large tree that has fallen across the road. NZTA Waka Kotahi are reporting that SH2 at Waiotahe,... Read More

Stay cool during holiday peak traffic

Higher traffic volumes are expected around the region today with people taking advantage of a long weekend with Waitangi Day. 'While the weather may be... Read More

Five weeks of SH1 Desert Road night closures

Drivers planning to travel at night via State Highway 1, Desert Road, will need to factor in about an extra half hour of travel time over the next five weeks. NZTA... Read More

SH2 Waihī to Tauranga corridor works in February

People travelling along SH2 between Waihī and Tauranga are experiencing delays due to an increase in vehicles travelling this route, summer road works and project... Read More

SH25 re-opens following serious crash

Update, 5pm: State Highway 25 in Thames has re-opened following a crash involving a car and a motorcycle, reported at 11.55am. One person was transported... Read More

Crash in Mount Maunganui sends people to hospital

Reports are coming in of a serious crash in Mount Maunganui. Police were notified of the crash at 6.50am. Police and Ambulance arrived at the scene on... Read More

Crash involving excess breath alcohol

Reports are coming in of a crash in Welcome Bay. Police responded to a two vehicle collision on the intersection of Welcome Bay Rd and Awapuni Place. The... Read More