Traffic & Crashes

Highway works for September

The start of spring signals the first shoots of new growth on plants and trees, and it also sees road construction crews making the first moves of the annual... Read More

Aim for delays this week!

With the annual Zespri AIMS Games for 2023 on from September 2-8, residents should expect some delays as the event typically brings more than 20,000 athletes... Read More

Waihī to Ōmokoroa safety improvements update

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is shifting its focus to the construction of roundabouts south of Katikati. In its latest update regarding safety improvements... Read More

Woman found dead following BOP crash

Police are releasing the name of a woman killed in a crash in the Bay of Plenty. A police spokesperson says they can now confirm that a woman has been located... Read More

New fire truck rolls during delivery to Tauranga

A brand-new Fire and Emergency New Zealand rural pump truck has rolled and seriously injured one person near Matamata on its way to a new home on Thursday morning. Emergency... Read More

One dead after fatal Hauraki crash

Police are confirming one person has died following a two-vehicle crash on the intersection of Awaiti Road and Awaiti West Road, Netherton, Hauraki this morning. "The... Read More

Two-vehicle crash on Pyes Pa Road

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash on State Highway 36 - Pyes Pa Road. Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on the intersection... Read More

Tauranga highways: NZTA backs business case

A fifth organisation has now thrown its support behind a business case to upgrade three major highways in the Tauranga region. An endorsement by the Waka... Read More

SH29 decision a potential gamechanger for housing

Tauranga City Council is describing the inclusion of a major SH29 upgrade between Tauriko and the city as a potential game changer. The upgrade was put forth... Read More

Upcoming roadworks on Cameron Road

Tauranga City Council are asking visitors and stallholders attending the weekly Farmers Market at Tauranga Primary School to be aware of an upcoming road closure.... Read More

Transport innovation fund driving positive change

Safer roadworks, more efficient urban freight movement and better shared spaces for different transport users are the focus of up to $3.7 million of funding... Read More

Community invited to Maunganui Road meetings

Tauranga City Council are inviting the community to come and chat with staff this week about design options for increasing safety on Maunganui Road. Opportunities... Read More