Traffic & Crashes

Closures and delays across BOP highways

Construction has begun on the final stage of a major safety upgrade on State Highway 2. Crews are now preparing land for two teardrop‑shaped roundabouts... Read More

SH36 chipsealing to cause delays and detours

Roading crews are planning to show some love to State Highway 36 this Valentine's weekend. A 2km section of SH36, between the SH36/Kennedy Road roundabout... Read More

Feedback sought on Bay of Plenty speed reviews

People have until February 17 to have their say on proposed speed limit reviews in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) proposes seven... Read More

Man arrested in Pāpāmoa by armed police

Armed police have arrested a man in Pāpāmoa after he allegedly presented a firearm at a person ton Saturday afternoon. Police said they were notified... Read More

Truck and car crash near Tauranga college

A Tauranga College Girls' student has been treated for minor injuries after a crash involving a car and truck earlier today. Emergency services responded... Read More

SH29 route shut for 5 nights for safety works

Five nights of road closures are being planned for a section of State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range, starting on February 22. The overnight closures are... Read More

Cambridge Rd lane reopened in time for school

The short section of Cambridge Rd that has been closed in Tauranga is due to re-open tomorrow, with school buses resuming. The northbound lane has been closed... Read More

15th Ave detour during SH29 off‑ramp closure

A lane closure will mean traffic will be diverted as motorists come to Tauranga from Bethlehem or Tauriko. NZTA said the off-ramp from SH29/Takitimu Drive... Read More

Serious injury after SH29 Tauranga Rd crash

UPDATED at 1.41PM: One person is reported to be seriously injured after a car and truck collided on State Highway 29. Police were called to the crash at 10.35am. 'A... Read More

SH29 crash blocks both lanes in Lower Kaimai

State Highway 29 is now clear after a crash in the Lower Kaimai area. Police received reports of a vehicle collision on SH29 Lower Kaimai at about 10.48am. 'A... Read More

Power pole left leaning after Tauranga crash

Around 900 people in Tauranga were left without power early this morning after a car crashed into a power pole. Police were called to the scene at 6.20am... Read More

Police call for footage after 14-year-old injured

Bay of Plenty Police investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian in Welcome Bay continue to appeal for information from the public. On Saturday,... Read More