Traffic & Crashes

One in hospital after pedestrian hit by vehicle

One person is in moderate condition after a single-vehicle crash on Pembroke Drive, Bethlehem this evening. A police spokesperson says police were "called after... Read More

Construction update for Cameron Road this week

Construction along Cameron Road has extended beyond the eastern and western sides of the road, and is now also on the centre median in two sections. These sections... Read More

Crash: Power outage in Bethlehem

Reports are coming in of a power outage in Bethlehem. According to Powerco, 147 properties are without power this afternoon in the Cambridge Road area. The power... Read More

NZ‘s worst domestic air accident: 60 years on

In July, the marking of 60 years since New Zealand's worst domestic air accident will be commemorated in Tauranga and Te Aroha. On that fateful day of July... Read More

Highway clear of two vehicle crash

UPDATE 8.44AM: No injuries have been reported following a two vehicle crash on Takitimu Drive. A police spokesperson says police responded to a two vehicle crash... Read More

Vehicle crash on Tauranga Eastern Link

Update, 6.20pm Emergency services are at the scene of a vehicle crash on the Tauranga Eastern Link/State Highway 2 near Papamoa. Police received a report of... Read More

“Real possibility” some roads will be abandoned

The Transport Minister admits some roads may need to be abandoned as a result of climate change, and the extreme weather it will bring. Last week, RNZ revealed... Read More

Expect delays - SH30/33 Te Ngae Junction

Motorists travelling between Tauranga and Rotorua this week are reminded that there may be delays. Waka Kotahi is reminding people travelling through the SH30/33... Read More

BOP highway partially closed due to slips

A partial road closure remains in place on a Bay of Plenty highway. State Highway 30 has been plagued with slips and road washouts following recent heavy rain... Read More

Waikato and BOP state highway works for May

Winter has arrived in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty with temperatures dropping considerably over the past week. Road contractors across the state highway network... Read More

SH2 reopens following serious crash at Pikowai

Update, 3.05pm: State Highway 2, Matata to Paengaroa has now reopened following a serious two-vehicle crash. "Thank you for your patience," says a Waka Kotahi... Read More

Slips and flooding causing road closures

Update, 1.20pm: Flooding and slips are affecting Bay of Plenty and Central District region roads. State Highway 30 remains closed to westbound traffic and will... Read More