Traffic & Crashes

One injured after car and bus crash in Welcome Bay

One person is critical after a car and bus crash at Welcome Bay, Tauranga. Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Welcome Bay Rd around 6.15pm. Fire... Read More

Major upgrades planned for SH29

A key stretch of State Highway 29 is set for major upgrades, including rebuilding and resurfacing five sites on the Kaimai Range. SH29 from Tauriko to the... Read More

Two vehicle crashes over half hour period

Emergency services have attended two accidents within half an hour of each other, near Ōkere Falls, and Pāpāmoa. One person has moderate injuries after... Read More

Driving the right speed over fresh chip seal

Motorists are being encouraged to keep their driving speed at 30km/h through roading work sites where crews are working with fresh chip seal. 'With maintenance... Read More

Nose to tail crash on SH29A near Maungatapu

Emergency services are attending a vehicle crash on State Highway 29A near Maungatapu. "Police were called to a nose-tail crash involving three vehicles at... Read More

Request for patience towards roadwork crews

Motorists across the Bay of Plenty are being asked to show patience towards road crews as the weather warms and NZ's busiest time for road maintenance gears... Read More

Freak hailstorm turns Bethlehem white

Bethlehem residents were astounded to find crackling thunder and a hailstorm early on Friday evening left a white coating across the ground, with one motorist... Read More

Drainage works set for SH33, delays possible

People travelling along State Highway 33 in the Bay of Plenty are being warned to expect delays next week. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will be doing drainage... Read More

Person seriously hurt in Tauranga crash

A person has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in Bellevue, Tauranga. A police spokesperson said the collision was reported on Queen Rd about... Read More

Piarere roundabout project complete

The main construction of the Piarere roundabout has been completed, after several years of calls from the community to make the T-intersection in South Waikato... Read More

Tauranga motorists face closure on major toll road

Motorists face another round of night closures on the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road, with crews preparing to lift massive bridge beams into place as part of... Read More

Equestrians call for safe passing on NZ roads

Tauranga horse owners are saddling up this Sunday to ride in solidarity with equestrians across the world to promote life-saving road safety messages this month. On... Read More