Traffic & Crashes

Police release name of constable who died in crash

Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa on Friday morning. "She was 30-year-old Shannon... Read More

SH2, Karangahake Gorge reopens following crash

Update, 4.45pm: State Highway 2 through the Karangahake Gorge has reopened following an earlier crash involving a motorcycle. A SunLive reader who is travelling... Read More

Tauranga Police: please slow down around roadworks

Tauranga Police are urging motorists to slow down at the road works around the city. "People using Cameron Road will be aware of road works currently underway... Read More

Traffic management on Monday for Pacific Four

There will be event traffic management in place at Tauranga Domain on Monday, June 6, during the opening double header for the 2022 World Rugby Pacific Four Series... Read More

Queens Birthday road injuries costing $2m a year

An average of four people are injured every hour on New Zealand roads over the Queen's Birthday long weekend, at a cost of almost $2 million per year. That's... Read More

Parts of SH5 closed after fatal crash in Tapapa

Police are confirming one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa, South Waikato. The road remains closed and cordons are... Read More

Fatal crash on SH5 near Waimangu, Rotorua

One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 5 in Waimangu, Rotorua on Wednesday night. The crash occurred shortly before 10pm. SH5... Read More

Drunk driver stopped in eastern Bay of Plenty

A 58-year-old woman has been summoned to appear in court after blowing three times the legal limit. Eastern Bay of Plenty Police responded to a report of a vehicle... Read More

Motorists urged to drive safely this long weekend

NZ Police, Wellington Free Ambulance, and Te Pae Tiaki Wellington Emergency Department are urging drivers to be cautious this long weekend, especially following... Read More

Two-vehicle crash on Pyes Pa Road

There has been a vehicle crash in Pyes Pa. Police were advised of a two car crash at 8.10am on Pyes Pa Road. The crash occurred near the roundabout at the intersection... Read More

Truck and car crash on SH2 near Whakamārama

There has been a serious vehicle collision on State Highway 2 near Whakamārama. Ōmokoroa chief fire officer Ian Blunt says that a car travelling south crossed... Read More

Pedestrian injured following crash in Greerton

A pedestrian has been injured following a traffic incident in Greerton. Police were called to Greerton Road about 12.40pm to an incident involving a car and a... Read More