Traffic & Crashes

TTOC: Watchful eye keeping our city safe

If you ever get the feeling you're being watched, you might be right. With more than 900 CCTV cameras operating in the cities of Tauranga and Rotorua, Taupō,... Read More

Ohope: Five injured in serious crash, road blocked

The Pacific Coast Highway near Whakatāne has been blocked by a serious crash this afternoon. About 3.20pm, two vehicles collided on the highway, also known as... Read More

SH25 reopens following serious crash

8.20pm Update: State Highway 25 has now reopened following an earlier crash. About 11.55am a vehicle collided with a power pole, bringing lines down onto the... Read More

Brawls and noise angering Mount residents

Mount Maunganui residents are reporting a growing annoyance for noisy vehicles and engines revving loudly late at night on local streets, as well as feeling intimidated... Read More

Two injured following motorcycle crash on SH25

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a motorcycle crash on State Highway 25. "Police are attending a serious single motorbike crash with two riders... Read More

New bus shelters popping up around Tauranga

New bus shelters are being added to approximately 140 bus stops across Tauranga city over the next 18 months to provide seating, weather protection, and increased... Read More

Missing man found

Update, 10.30am: Police can confirm that the 80-year-old man reported missing from Huntly on Friday has been located safe and well. The 80-year-old left his... Read More

Thames Coast road closed due to fallen tree

Thames Cost Road near Raumahunga township is closed due to a large tree blocking both lanes. 'Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area... Read More

Summer holiday road deaths: absolutely tragic

The official holiday period has ended with a preliminary total of 21 deaths and a number seriously injured from crashes on our roads. 'Our thoughts go out to... Read More

Serious injuries after person hit by car

One person is suffering serious injuries after being hit by a car on Eleventh Avenue, Tauranga. A police spokesperson says there is limited information at this... Read More

Police release name in Ōpōtiki fatal crash

Police can now release the name of the motorcyclist who died in a crash on Ohiwa Beach Road, Ōpōtiki on Monday January 2. "He was 17-year-old Tighe Ryan, of... Read More

Heavy rain warning set for BOP west of Matatā

Motorists are being advised to be cautious with heavy rain on the cards tonight for Bay of Plenty west of Matatā, according to MetService. A heavy rain warning... Read More