Traffic & Crashes

Maunganui Road safety improvements progressing

As Tauranga City Council's investment in improving safety and performance for all road users continues, the Maunganui Road safety upgrade project is set to enter... Read More

Large slip blocking Hamurana Road

A large slip is blocking Hamurana Road, Okere Falls. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible or take an alternative route. The road closures are... Read More

Slip on SH29 slowing traffic on Kaimai range

Contractors are on their way to clear a slip on State Highway 29 in the Kaimai Range. A SunLive reader says there is a small slip near Ruahihi road on SH29 on... Read More

Works planned for Turret Rd & Hairini Causeway

Motorists are being advised to prepare for road repairs works along Turret Road and the Hairini Causeway. Tauranga City Council is investing in Tauranga's roads... Read More

Two highways reopen, two still closed

The Waimana Gorge and State Highway 2 near Pukehina have reopened says a Waka Kotahi NZTA spokeserson. State Highway 33 and 35 remain closed, although contractors... Read More

Concern from locals about Te Puna Station Rd slip

Te Puna residents and motorists are expressing grave concern about road safety on Te Puna Station Road following a slip that has come down onto the road during... Read More

Flooding closes State Highway 2 at Pukehina

Flooding has caused the closure of State Highway 2 at Pukehina. "SH2 is closed at the Kaikokopu Bridge at Pukehina due to a 100m stretch of flooding," says... Read More

Road slip blocking SH33

A significant road slip on State Highway 33 is reportedly blocking both lanes of traffic and closed the highway. A SunLive reader says the slip has completely... Read More

Road closures due to multiple slips and flooding

Update, 9.30am: State Highway 2 Waimana Gorge is closed between Station Road, Tanetua and Woodlands Road in Ōpōtiki due to multiple slips. Wainui Road in Ōpōtiki... Read More

Weather: Ōpōtiki wastewater system under strain

Ōpōtiki residents are being urged to avoid 'unnecessary” toilet flushing as the Bay of Plenty is drenched with rain. 'Our wastewater pump stations have... Read More

Multiple vehicle crash, one seriously injured

Emergency services are at the scene of a multiple-vehicle crash in Ohope. "Police are attending a multiple-vehicle collision on Ohope Rd in Ohope which has occurred... Read More

Reminder to drive to the conditions

Police are reminding motorists to drive to the conditions due to bad weather. There is a slip on State Highway 5, Ngongotaha Valley, and surface flooding across... Read More