Traffic & Crashes

“Several people“ injured after SH29 crash

UPDATE 12.39pm: Motorists are being advised to take alternative routes following a crash on State Highway 29 near Karapiro. "Police were advised of the crash,... Read More

McDonald‘s sign comes loose, police on scene

Police are at the scene of a McDonald's in Pāpāmoa after a sign has come loose. A SunLive reader says part of the Pāpāmoa Plaza car park is closed "due... Read More

Appeal for witnesses following double fatal crash

Police investigating a double fatal in Gisborne are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. The crash happened on Back Ormond Road, Gisborne, on January... Read More

Children among seven hurt in fatal BOP crash

Children were among the seven people injured in a fatal crash in Bay of Plenty on Monday. One person died in the two-vehicle collision on State Highway 2 in Athenree... Read More

Vehicle crash on SH25

A SunLive reader is reporting that emergency services are at the scene of a vehicle crash on State Highway 25 in Coromandel. Police report that at about 12.45pm... Read More

Fatal BOP crashes lift NZ holiday road toll to 17

A two-car crash near Waihī and a motorbike crash into water near Ōpōtiki have lifted the nation's holiday road toll to 17. One person died in each of the crashes,... Read More

Road closures in place around Bay Dreams

Bay Dreams is set to rock Trustpower Baypark today with 11,000 people. The day is expected to be busy on the city's roads with road closures occurring in the... Read More

Road reopened following fatal SH2 crash

One person is dead following a serious crash on State Highway 2 at Athenree Gorge. Police say a further two people remain in critical condition and five are reported... Read More

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into water

A motorcyclist is dead after their bike went off the road in the Bay of Plenty. A police spokesperson says the bike crashed into the water at Ohiwa Beach Road... Read More

Highway closed after eight injured in SH2 crash

UPDATE: Eight people have been injured following a serious crash on State Highway 2. "Four patients are in a critical condition and will be airlifted to hospital,"... Read More

Police disappointed by number of drink-drivers

Police continue to urge motorists to make a conscious decision to not drive after drinking. Twenty-nine drivers were processed for excess breath alcohol at checkpoints... Read More

SH29 traffic “bumper to bumper” after crash

Traffic on State Highway 29 is bumper to bumper this afternoon following a crash, according to a motorist. Calling into the 0800 SUNLIVE hotline, the motorist... Read More