Traffic & Crashes

Vehicle crash on Pyes Pa Road in gorge

There has been a single vehicle crash on SH36/Pyes Pa Rd, Ngawaro. The crash was reported to Police just after 9.15am. "The slow lane is blocked as a result,"... Read More

Lanes reopen on Cameron Rd following bus crash

Update, 8.15am: Both lanes of Cameron Rd passing Tauranga Hospital are now open following the collision between a bus and a pedestrian. "There may still be... Read More

Power outages and flooding

There are power outages in Papamoa and Waihi, as well as surface water flooding in Karangahake Gorge. NZTA Waka Kotahi are advising motorists to drive with caution... Read More

One critically injured following Omokoroa crash

A person has been critically injured following a serious crash in Omokoroa. Emergency services have been responding to a crash between a motorbike and a car at... Read More

People injured following crash in Whakatane

Update, 5pm: The road is now clear following a serious crash at the intersection of Mill Road and State Highway 30, Whakatane. One person has been transported... Read More

Massive effort to regenerate BOP & Waikato roads

This summer, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency contractors have resealed or replaced 550 kilometres of road surface in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region. That's... Read More

Police appeal for sightings of Adrian Humphreys

Police investigating the death of Adrian Humphreys in Tāngarākau on May 7 are appealing for sightings of Adrian as he travelled between Rotorua and Tāngarākau. ... Read More

Gallagher Chiefs head to Fiji

The Gallagher Chiefs head to the tropical climate of Fiji as the heat goes on their must-win encounter against the Fijian Drua on Saturday afternoon in Lautoka. Victory... Read More

Crash near harbour bridge, car fire in Maungatapu

A car fire in Maungatapu has been quickly extinguished by a fire brigade sent to the scene. "We were advised at 6.05pm that a car was on fire on Maungatapu Road,"... Read More

Road reopens after serious crash in Whakamarama

Update 5.12pm: The road has now reopened following a serious crash on State Highway 2, Whakamarama near Francis Road. "One person has been transported to hospital... Read More

Traffic moving again following Tauriko crash

Update 5.04pm: Traffic is now moving again near the intersection of Cambridge Road on State Highway 29 in Tauriko, according to a Tauranga City Council spokesperson.... Read More

One dies following cyclist crash in Papamoa

Update 2:10pm: A police spokesperson has now confirmed one person has died following a crash in Papamoa earlier today. "Police were called to Parton Road shortly... Read More