Traffic & Crashes

Pāpāmoa emergency services food drive tonight

Sirens will be blaring throughout Pāpāmoa this evening. But don't be alarmed. Emergency services will be going up and down the streets collecting for the... Read More

Police presence on Takitimu Drive

A man out in the Waikareao Estuary is drawing the attention of passing motorists and police. A SunLive reader has phoned in to 0800SUNLIVE reporting the presence... Read More

Traffic is returning to normal after protest

The state highway network is largely returning to normal following the conclusion of protest action this morning. NZ Transport Agency, Waka Kotahi and Auckland... Read More

Gridlock traffic around Tauranga

Traffic is gridlocked in both directions on State Hghway 29A due to a three car crash. Expect delays. Traffic gridlock due to crash and protest. Google... Read More

Three-vehicle crash on Maungatapu Bridge

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a three-vehicle crash on the Maungatapu Bridge, on State Highway 29A. A SunLive reader has reported a nose-to-tail... Read More

Police prepare for early morning protests

Police are preparing for planned protests in various locations around New Zealand including Tauranga this morning, Tuesday December 5. A planned protest is... Read More

SH2 Napier to Wairoa open for three hours

State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa will open at 5pm today, for a three hour period, and will close overnight at 8pm. Geotechnicians have this afternoon... Read More

Vehicle crash near Tauranga Harbour Bridge

Update, 12.12pm: Emergency services are responding to the scene of a crash near Tauranga Harbour Bridge. "Police are responding to reports of a single-vehicle... Read More

Overnight closures of SH29 coming up

State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range will be closed for periods overnight for asphalt resurfacing soon. Work will start on Sunday, December 10, and will... Read More

SH2 Napier to Wairoa still closed

State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier is still closed this morning after remaining closed overnight for safety reasons. SH2 between Kotemaori and Wairoa... Read More

Sprinting police officer catches handcuffed man

A man who tried escaping from Police by running away while still handcuffed will be appearing in Tauranga Court on Monday. Motorists on Hewletts Road were... Read More

SH2, Napier to Wairoa is closed due to slip

State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa is likely to remain closed until further notice following a slip. The highway is closed just north of Putorino,... Read More