Traffic & Crashes

Motorists warned of “unforgiving” road conditions

The recent change in weather has been a good prompt for road users to think about winter conditions and the adjustments required when driving during the colder,... Read More

Road closures and flooding updates

A number of roads have been impacted by the storm that hit the Bay of Plenty overnight. According to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, State Highway 2 between... Read More

Washout: Bridge solution confirmed for SH25A

Construction on a new bridge connecting Coromandel Peninsula communities is expected to start in June. A bridge has been touted as the fastest and most resilient... Read More

Delays after SH33 Paengaroa crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 33 Paengaroa. Police were called to the incident at 6.20pm. A police spokesperson... Read More

Person dead after crashing into Taupō house

A person has died after the car they were in smashed into a house in Taupō on a corner where driving often 'turns to custard”. Police say one vehicle crashed... Read More

Crash on Otumoetai Road

A SunLive reader is reporting a vehicle crash in Otumoetai. The two-vehicle crash has occurred on Otumoetai Road. "Police are on scene," says a Tauranga Transport... Read More

Cycle safety never looked so good

Fashion meets function for five Tauranga and Western Bay students and one teacher who will be cycling, scooting, and skating safely in style after being presented... Read More

Crash on SH29, Kaimai Range

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a crash on State Highway 29, Kaimai Range. Police report they have been alerted to the crash about 7.20pm. "Two... Read More

Serious crash on SH35, Te Kaha

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 35 at Te Kaha. Police report they have been alerted to the SH35 crash at Te... Read More

Drivers urged to take care on sodden road surfaces

Waka Kotahi is urging drivers to take extra care on the roads as heavy rain continues to affect highways in several regions. Even in areas where the heaviest... Read More

SH2 Waimana Gorge reopens

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that SH2 through Waimana Gorge is now open following slip clearance. On Friday night the agency kept the road closed as... Read More

Be bright, be safe, be seen - and win a prize

Travel Safe are reminding Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty road and path users to be bright, be safe and be seen this winter, whether they're on two wheels or... Read More