Traffic & Crashes

SH29 clear following crash

UPDATE: State Highway 29, near Cambridge Road, is now open following a crash earlier today. Emergency services were called to the crash, involving a car and... Read More

SH30 road closure during resurfacing work

Due to resurfacing work taking place on State Highway 30 from Matahi Rd to the intersection of SH30/SH34, a road closure will be in place next week. The closure... Read More

Drivers caught drink driving and charged

The NZ Police impairment prevention team recently spent some time policing the roads in Tairāwhiti and say they are shocked by some of the drivers. Over... Read More

Cambridge Road overbridge open day for public

Waka Kotahi NZTA are holding an open day for the Tauranga community to come and find out what to expect during the next stage of the Takitimu North Link work. Major... Read More

Slips and flooding on SH2 and SH38

Roading crews are working to clear slips, debris and fallen trees caused by flooding in the Gisborne and Napier regions overnight. State Highway 2 between... Read More

Fatal Crash, State Highway 2, Pukehina

Update, 1145am: An earlier serious crash on SH2 between Otamarakau Valley Rd and Old Coach Rd in the Otamarakau area has now been cleared. SH2 is open in both... Read More

Serious Crash in Pukehina

State Highway 2 is closed between Otamarakau Valley Rd and Old Coach Rd due to a serious crash at Otamarakau. Emergency services including the Pukehina Volunteer... Read More

Appeal for dashcam footage after fatal crash

Police investigating a fatal crash that took place on State Highway 1, south of Turangi are appealing for dashcam footage from motorists travelling in the area... Read More

Two trucks crash on SH29, Karapiro

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash near the intersection of State Highway 1 and State Highway 29. Police say the crash on SH 29 near Karapiro... Read More

Roading contracts to pave way for local businesses

A new era of roading maintenance and infrastructure is on the horizon for the Western Bay. Western Bay of Plenty District Council is embarking on the process... Read More

Does lower speed limits equal reduced emissions?

Many New Zealand drivers will have felt frustration at the lowered speed limits in recent years. But the lowering of speed limits doesn't just save lives,... Read More

One dead and four injured in Desert Rd crash

One person has died and four have been injured after a truck collided with a car on State Highway 1. Some are in a moderate condition while others face critical... Read More