Traffic & Crashes

Traffic delays reported on SH29

Traffic delays are being reported on State Highway 29, near the Kaimai Summit. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says it looks like there has been a crash... Read More

Fatal crash: Ambulance and car crash

The serious crash unit is investigating after a fatal crash in Cambridge. At 3.39am, a vehicle has crashed into the back of an ambulance on Tirau Road. The driver... Read More

Cyclist and car collision on Totara Street

Emergency services are reported to be on their way to the scene of a collision in Mount Maunganui. Police received a report of a collision involving a cyclist... Read More

Johnny‘s journey after life-changing crash

After suffering a sudden crash on his patrol bike, Johnny McGrail knows how important it is for both drivers and riders to be at their best behind the wheel. Johnny... Read More

Serious crash near Lake Taupo

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 41 near Tokaanu, north of Turangi. Police say that the single vehicle crash was reported... Read More

Two trucks crash near Tauriko

Police are investigating a truck crash near Tauriko. Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash on Whakakake Street, near Hotohoto Street, at 6.15am. A... Read More

Bus hits traffic light

Update, 10.25am Cameron Road traffic is now flowing again following a vehicle crash in Greerton. "Vehicle has been removed and road now open," says a Tauranga... Read More

Planned roadworks for SH2 Tauranga to Waihī

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises there will be road works through State Highway 2 between Tauranga and Waihī during the coming weeks of September. "With... Read More

Upgrading BOP highways for motorcyclists

Some of New Zealand's most dangerous rural highways are being upgraded as part of a programme targeting high-risk routes for motorcyclists. The safety improvements... Read More

Bay of Plenty state highway works for September

People are being warned to expect delays around the city as large scale events make their return. Following the successful return of the AIMS Games, the Bay of... Read More

Busiest season yet for resealing state highways

State highways across Waikato and Bay of Plenty region will be hives of activity this spring and summer, with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency gearing up for the... Read More

Truck breakdown: Both lanes now clear

UPDATE: Both lanes of the Te Maunga overpasss are now open. A truck had broken down in the area earlier and was causing traffic delays. A Tauranga City Council... Read More