Traffic & Crashes

Person receives minor injuries following fight

12.40PM UPDATE: A person has received minor injuries following an fight incident in Welcome Bay. Emergency services responded to an incident on Saturday morning... Read More

Kaimai crash: tree downed, partial road block

Police are in attendance at a crash involving a single vehicle on Poripori Road, in the Kaimai Range. "The road is partially blocked," says a Police spokesperson.... Read More

Parade and celebration in Mount Maunganui

A community parade at noon today in Mount Maunganui celebrates the 30th anniversary of Falun Dafa Day. Tauranga City Council advises that there will be a rolling... Read More

Bayfair roundabout: Plan ahead for delays on SH2

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that road works on State Highway 2 near the Bayfair roundabout planned for tomorrow are expected to cause delays. A... Read More

One dies following pedestrian crash in Waikato

Update 8.15pm: Police can confirm one person has died following the serious crash on the Waikato Expressway, SH1 this evening. "The road has been closed in both... Read More

Road now clear following SH2 Whakamārama crash

Update 5.30pm: Traffic is now flowing smoothly along SH2, Whakamārama following a two vehicle crash, according to Google Maps. The crash was located between... Read More

Reports of fallen trees on SH29

State Highway 29 is reportedly blocked due to fallen trees. A caller to 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says the highwyay is blocked on both directions due to fallen... Read More

Smart speed cameras could be in use within months

Speed cameras that take two pictures at different spots in order to work out a vehicle's average speed could be in use within months. Transport Agency documents... Read More

Crash reported on SH2 near Bethlehem

Traffic delays are being reported following reports of a crash near Bethlehem. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a vehicle has crashed into the barrier... Read More

Investigation into Western Bay police car crash

Enquiries are underway to determine the cause of a police car crash in the Western Bay of Plenty. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says they saw a police... Read More

Police car reportedly rolls in Whakamarama

A police car has reportedly rolled in the Western Bay of Plenty. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says he saw a police car had rolled over on Whakamarama... Read More

State highway works plans for BOP and Waikato

Even during the coldest weeks maintenance and some construction activities continue across the Waikato & Bay of Plenty region. Maintenance crews are used to being... Read More