Traffic & Crashes

TEL crash scene cleared

UPDATE: Tauranga Eastern Link is now clear following a two-car crash. The eastbound lane of the highway between Bell Road and the Kaituna River Bridge was completely... Read More

SH2: flexible median barriers to be installed

Work to install flexible median barriers and six intersections between Tetley and Esdaile roads will soon begin on State Highway 2. Waka Kotahi Transport Agency's... Read More

Motorised scooter and car collide in Judea

A car and a scooter have collided in Judea, Tauranga. Police received a report of a collision between a car and a motorised scooter at 4.20pm. The collision... Read More

Two car crash on SH2

UPDATE: Two cars have been involved in a crash on State Highway 2 near Minden. Police have informed SunLive that there are no injuries in relation to this crash.... Read More

Police road safety operation misses the target

A nationwide police operation to cut down on high-risk driving and road deaths has missed its target, an OIA reveals. Most police districts missed most of their... Read More

Traffic lights out at Maungatapu/Hairini

Tauranga City Council is warning motorists to be cautious at the Maungatapu/Hairini intersection and roundabouts due to a traffic light problem. Council say that... Read More

SH29 Kaimai Range road works rescheduled

Due to poor weather conditions, the work which was due to commence on Sunday February 13, was postponed, and will now begin on Sunday February 20 and take place... Read More

Crash in Te Puke

A truck and a ute have crashed on the Te Puke Highway. Police received a report of a collision involving a ute and a truck just before 5pm. The collision occurred... Read More

February roadworks: road closures and resealing

Road contractors continue to progress significant maintenance programmes across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty state highway network. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport... Read More

Te Puke Highway diversion to begin

Te Puke Highway is expected to be closed for up to three weeks, starting February 14. Weather permitting, resealing work will begin on the highway, between... Read More

Drivers to take care as roads repaired after storm

Waka Kotahi crews are beginning the task of repairing damaged roads across the country after working throughout the weekend to clear slips and re-open key state... Read More

Power & flights affected as Dovi cuts across NZ

NZ Civil Defence are advising everyone to stay inside and don't drive unless absolutely necessary as Cyclone Dovi cuts across New Zealand. "Cyclone Dovi is... Read More