Traffic & Crashes

Surface flooding warning following heavy rain

People driving around Tauranga this morning are being warned to keep their eyes out for surface flooding. Heavy rain has been falling for a few hours now and... Read More

Road work updates for SH2

Normal traffic flows are expected to return to State Highway 2 as children return to school next week. Waka Kotahi Transport Agency is advising that activity... Read More

Motorbike brake requirements to take effect

Almost all motorcycles over 125cc entering New Zealand will need Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) from November 1, as the final steps of an amendment to light vehicle... Read More

Two vehicle crash in Greerton

Two vehicles have been involved in a crash in Greerton. Police report that they were notified of a minor crash on Cameron Rd at around 8.30am. Two vehicles were... Read More

Two crashes overnight in Tauranga

There were two vehicle crashes overnight in Tauranga. One involved a car hitting traffic lights at the Hairini roundabout, and the other involved a ute that overturned... Read More

Tree felling at Oropi Roundabout this weekend

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises tree removal and maintenance works will take place at the Oropi roundabout on Saturday. The westbound State Highway 29A... Read More

The curious case of the confusing speed limits

Motorists could have been forgiven for being a bit confused about the speed limit on one part of Pukehangi Rd in Rotorua - while signs say 60km/h, the number 70... Read More

Mount Maunganui crash causing delays

Congestion is being reported following a crash on Oceanbeach Road. The incident is said to have happened between Golf Road and Concord Avenue. A Tauranga City... Read More

Tree felling works planned for SH29A

Tree felling works are being scheduled for State Highway 29A this Saturday. Waka Kotahi Transport Agency says the works will be undertaken on the highway, between... Read More

Highway open following serious crash

UPDATE 8.50AM: State Highway 24, between Tauranga and Matamata, is now open. The road was closed earlier this morning following a serious crash. A police spokesperson... Read More

Car sought in connection to fatal crash

As police continuing to investigate the circumstances of a fatal crash in the Bay of Plenty, officers are appealing for information about a vehicle seen in... Read More

BOP maintenance crews out this month

Maintenance crews will be out repairing and resealing a substantial amount of the Bay of Plenty state highway network over the coming months. As the Waka Kotahi... Read More