Traffic & Crashes

Cyclist dies in Te Aroha crash

A cyclist has died following a crash in Te Aroha. Police have confirmed the incident confirmed a cyclist, not a pedestrian as initially reported. The crash... Read More

Serious crash in Te Aroha

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in Te Aroha. The crash, reported to police at 11am, is near the intersection... Read More

Three month SH27 detour to start today

A three-month detour of State Highway 27 for the Mangawhero Stream bridge project south of Matamata will begin today. The start of the detour has been delayed... Read More

Road reopens after crash involving livestock

UPDATE 8.25pm: State Highway 2 in Waimana is now open following a crash. A truck carrying livestock overturned around 3.45pm causing the highway to be closed... Read More

Are toll roads a waste of time?

Another 20 years of tolls are ahead on three New Zealand roads which collect millions of dollars - though one car safety commentator says the charges are inefficient... Read More

Major road works begin on SH30

Works on the next stage of improvements along State Highway 30/Te Ngae Road in the Bay of Plenty will start shortly. A dawn blessing by Eastside hapū held on... Read More

Crash on SH25A causing traffic delays

5.53pm NZTA advise that the crash that occurred earlier on State Highway 25A between Kopu and Hikuai has now been cleared. "Expect delays as congestion eases,"... Read More

SH2 closure to progress Te Maunga interchange

Ahead of the new Te Maunga interchange opening to road users in Autumn 2022, State Highway 2 (between Bayfair roundabout and Te Maunga intersection) is scheduled... Read More

Hour long traffic delays predicted for SH2

Motorists who use State Highway 2 between Waihī and Tauranga are being warned to prepare for 45 to 60 minute delays this week. Contractors are working to repair,... Read More

Highway open after fatal crash

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 30, south of Rotorua. Emergency services were called to the crash at 3.30am. "Police can confirm a person... Read More

SH30 closed following serious crash

State Highway 30 is closed following a serious crash in the Mangakino area. Emergency services were called to the crash at 3.30am. A police spokesperson says... Read More

Vehicle crash in eastern Bay of Plenty

Police are responding to a single vehicle crash in Waioeka, south of Ōpōtiki. The crash happened on Waioeka Rd, between Wairata Rd and Matawai Rd and was reported... Read More