Traffic & Crashes

Waihī to Ōmokoroa works continue

Winter months ahead means that roading work will be slowing down along State Highway 2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa, says Waka Kotahi NZTA. "Over the last few... Read More

The barrier saved me that morning

A recent crash into a median barrier on State Highway 2 near Bethlehem is showing how effective flexible road safety barriers are at catching vehicles before they... Read More

Power outages in Pāpāmoa after crash

About 194 properties in Pāpāmoa are without power this evening after a vehicle collided with a power pole on Parton Road. A police spokesperson says the incident... Read More

Cyclist hit by car on Courtney Road

One is in moderate condition after a "vehicle vs cyclist" crash on Courtney Road. A police spokesperson says they were responded to the incident around 3pm. "It... Read More

Truck and bus crash in Mount Maunganui

UPDATE 8.19AM: A truck and bus have crashed in Mount Maunganui this morning. A police spokesperson says police are responding to a two-vehicle collision. About... Read More

Truman Lane back to two lanes

A short section of Truman Lane will re-open to two lanes and access from the SH29A roundabout will be restored from early morning on Thursday, June 8, weather... Read More

Motorcyclist charged over fatal Tauranga crash

A motorcyclist has been charged with manslaughter following the deaths of two pedestrians in Tauranga in July 2022. Husband and wife Geoffrey Raymond Boucher,... Read More

Surface flooding in Karangahake Gorge, SH2

Motorists are being warned of surface flooding on the highway through Karangahake Gorge. "Due to surface flooding on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihi, caution is... Read More

Car hits pole in Tauranga

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash in Judea, Tauranga. Police were called about 11.05am after a report of a car having struck a... Read More

One taken to hospital following car roll

A person has been taken to hospital following a vehicle crash near Edgecumbe. Police were notified that a car had rolled on Western Drain Road around 8.45am. "One... Read More

Single vehicle crash near Wainui in eastern BOP

Emergency services are responding to the report of a vehicle crash near Wainui in eastern Bay of Plenty. A vehicle has crashed on Stanley Road near McCoy Road. The... Read More

One seriously injured in SH29 Kaimai crash

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 29, Kaimai Range. Police were notified of a crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle... Read More