Traffic & Crashes

Bridges washed out and highways closed

East Coast communities are again cut off from one another as heavy rain forced evacuations and saw scores of road closures amid bridge washouts, slips and cracked... Read More

SH5 Napier – Taupō Road to close overnight

As heavy rainfall continues in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti, State Highway 5 Napier - Taupō Road will close from 5pm today. The decision has been taken following... Read More

River bridge washout closes state highway

State highways in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti are closed due to flooding, road drop outs and washouts as a heavy rain warning remains in place for Hawke's Bay... Read More

Enquiries underway for fatal crash in Kinleith

Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Kinleith on Friday night are underway says police. One person has died following a serious single-vehicle... Read More

Let‘s talk about more ways to move on Grenada St

A community drop-in session is being held today in Arataki so people can view the Grenada Street plan in person, chat to the project team and share their thoughts.... Read More

SH33 closes after mudslide, fallen trees

State Highway 33 is closed in both directions due to a mudslide and fallen trees. A Waka Kotahi spokesperson says to follow directions of emergency services. "Expect... Read More

Fallen tree, slips on SH2, Karangahake Gorge

Waka Kotahi is advising motorists to drive with caution after a tree fell near the intersection with Moresby Street, followed by two slips in the same area. A... Read More

Flooding on SH2 from Matata to Paengaroa

Waka Kotahi is advising motorists take extra caution on State Highway 2 between Matata and Paengaroa due to flooding in the area. "SH2 is currently under stop/go... Read More

SH25 reopens to all traffic after washout

State Highway 25 is reopen to all traffic as of today, after a washout hit the road in March. According to the Coromandel's CFM Facebook page, the road will... Read More

SH2 north of Gisborne closes due to flooding

State Highway 2 north from Gisborne is currently closed between Whakarau Road, just south of Otoko, and Matawai due to flooding at the Waihuka Bridge. As heavy... Read More

Car vs pedestrian crash in Tauriko

One person is in a medical centre being treated for minor injuries following a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian in Tauranga. A police spokesperson says... Read More

School bus and car crash in Welcome Bay

A school bus and car have crashed this morning in Welcome Bay according to SunLive readers at the scene. One SunLive reader says the crash is near Greenwood Retirement... Read More