Traffic & Crashes

Some road works begin again on SH2

With some schools starting back for the new year and some people taking an extra day to return from the long weekend, traffic congestion is being predicted around... Read More

Person seriously injured in SH29 crash

UPDATE 4pm: A person is in a serious condition after a crash involving a motorcycle and three vehicles on State Highway 29. A St John spokesperson says... Read More

State Highway road works plans for February

As New Zealand adjusts to living under the red traffic light settings, road contractors remain committed to achieving significant maintenance programmes across... Read More

Independent review of Road to Zero released

An independent review of Road to Zero road safety investment has been released. Road to Zero sets out an overarching vision of a New Zealand where no one... Read More

Car and truck crash on SH2 near Matata

There has been a vehicle collision between Matata and Edgecumbe on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services received reports of a crash involving a car and a small... Read More

Driver dies following crash into fence in Te Aroha

One person has died following a serious crash in Te Aroha early on Sunday morning. Emergency services received reports of the crash on Stanley Road South, Te... Read More

Bus cancellations: Check before you travel

The Baybus bus service is currently continuing to operate as normal, but the Bay of Plenty Regional Council warns there could be cancellations at short notice. The... Read More

Man dies in crash near Matamata

12.30pm update: State Highway 24 near Matamata has reopened following a fatal crash earlier today. Emergency services responded to the crash at about 6.30am,... Read More

SH29 road works to continue after Waitangi Day

Resurfacing work is planned for up to two weeks on State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range. This follows similar work undertaken on a number of sections of State... Read More

NZTA pressing ahead with SH5 speed limit

The national transport authority is standing firm in the face of local opposition to a lower speed limit for the road between Napier and Taupō. Waka Kotahi... Read More

Calls for cool heads this long weekend

With lots of people looking to take advantage of the fine weather forecast for Waikato and Bay of Plenty this Auckland Anniversary weekend, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport... Read More

Matapihi: Witness describes near miss with a train

Witnesses to a near miss between a cyclist and train in Matapihi are glad nobody was hurt. Laura and Kevin Barry were on their way to drop their son off at daycare... Read More