Traffic & Crashes

Traffic chaos on state highways

UPDATE 1.14PM: Motorists are advised of significant traffic congestion on State Highway 2 through the Karangahake Gorge. Travel is currently very slow on the... Read More

Holiday road toll rises to 14

Fourteen people have died during this Christmas-New Year holiday road toll period, surpassing last year's total with two days to go. Police confirmed one... Read More

Fatal crash information appeal

Police investigating a fatal crash in the Waikato are appealing for information from the public. Arapuni Road in Waipa re-opened late last night following the... Read More

Fatal crash in Tauranga

Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Tauranga. Emergency services were called to a crash involving a car and pedestrian at 9.40pm. A... Read More

Pedestrian involved in serious crash in Judea

Emergency services are attending a serious crash on Waihi Road, Judea. The crash, involving a car and a pedestrian was reported to police at 9.40pm. Waihi Road... Read More

Tree blocking State Highway 2 west of Matatā

A large tree has come down on State Highway 2 west of Matatā, and is blocking part of the road. The incident near Pikowai Beach was reported to Police around... Read More

Safety trailer towing tips

With holidaymakers and their trailers travelling around the region, police want to make sure people are being as safe as possible while towing trailers. Constable... Read More

Car hits traffic light on SH2 Mt Maunganui

A car has hit a traffic light on Te Awanui Drive State Highway 2 just past the Tauranga Harbour Bridge. The collision occurred around 6.45am at the Tauranga... Read More

SH2 reopened following crash near Papamoa

11.10pm update: State Highway 2 is open again following an earlier crash near Papamoa. Emergency services were called after Police received a report of the crash... Read More

Police urge people to be safe this New Year

Police will be on the road and in communities making sure people having fun this New Year are also keeping themselves, friends, and whānau safe by not drinking... Read More

Lane reopens following crash near Sandhurst Drive

4.45pm State Highway 2 between Baypark and Papamoa is now clear following an earlier crash. The left southbound lane was partially blocked just after the Sandhurst... Read More

2021: A year full of news

Well, 2021 certainly has been a year to remember. Covid has dominated headlines for the majority of the year from the first Delta case to lockdowns, traffic light... Read More