Traffic & Crashes

Silent nights on state highways this holiday break

‘Twas the night before the night before Christmas, when all through the nation, 'Not a state highway work site was stirring, to help curb holiday driver... Read More

Fatal crash in Taupo

A pedestrian has died following a crash in Taupō. Emergency services were called to the collision involving a car and pedestrian on Broadlands Road just after... Read More

New signalised pedestrian crossing on Fraser St

A new signalised pedestrian crossing is now operational on Fraser Street The crossing has been on local's wish-list and will create a safe area for school children,... Read More

Police name SH2 crash victim

Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 2, north of Katikati. Eighty-one-year-old Katikati man John O'Neill Dent... Read More

Serious crash at Piarere

Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Horahora Road and SH1 near Piarere. Police were alerted to the crash just before... Read More

Road reopen after SH5 crash

UPDATE 1.PM: Waka Kotahi NZTA is advising that the road is now completely clear following an earlier crash. A two-vehicle incident previously left northbound... Read More

Serious injuries in SH29 crash

UPDATE 1.30PM: Police are now advising that the road on State Highway 29 is now open following an earlier crash. "The road is now clear," says a police spokesperson. "This... Read More

Plea for people not to be a holiday statistic

Emergency services are hoping not to have a repeat of last year when they attended 971 road crashes where 91 people were seriously injured, and 11 people lost... Read More

Fatal crash information appeal

Police are appealing for witnesses in relation to a crash where a pedestrian died on Sunday, December 19. Police understand the pedestrian, a 31-year-old man,... Read More

Man dies after SH2 crash

UPDATE 6.58AM: A man has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, north of Katikati. Emergency services were called to a two vehicle crash, between... Read More

Serious injuries in SH2 crash

UPDATE 9.26PM: One person is reported to be in serious condition following a crash on State Highway 2, north of Katikati, Police were alerted to a two vehicle... Read More

Multiple vehicle crash near 23rd Ave

A multiple vehicle crash is causing traffic delays at the intersection of 23rd Ave and Cameron Road. Police were notified of a crash at the intersection just... Read More