Traffic & Crashes

TEL fatal crash driver jailed

As Benjamin Dods​ sped down the wrong side of the road, moments before a fatal crash, he was drunk, had methamphetamine in his system, and hadn't slept for 30... Read More

Daytime closure planned for Pekatahi Bridge

People travelling on State Highway 2 between Awakeri and Tāneatua from Monday, October 11, to Wednesday, October 13, are asked to plan ahead and allow extra time... Read More

Speed limit review for SH29, 29A and 24

People from Te Poi, Matamata and Tauranga are being asked to share local insights as Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency continues to review speed limits on state... Read More

Vehicle crashes into power pole in Hairini

A single vehicle crash in Hairini has brought down a power pole. Police were called to Haukore Street shortly before 2pm following a report of a car hitting a... Read More

Cyclist seriously injured in Tauranga South crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a car and cyclist in Tauranga South. One person has suffered serious injuries. A St John spokesperson... Read More

Utilities investigations at SH2/Edgecumbe Road

Investigations to locate utility services will be carried out at the entrance to Edgecumbe Road from State Highway 2 in Tauranga this week. Contractors will be... Read More

Next stage of Bayfair flyover gaining height

Bayfair is the centre of activity for the Bay Link project as the southern ramp of the Bayfair flyover takes shape, rising up out of the ground. Waka Kotahi NZ... Read More

Person dies after crash in Bay of Plenty

A person has died following a single-vehicle crash in the Bay of Plenty. A vehicle struck a streetlight on Te Ngae Road, Rotorua, shortly after 11pm on Saturday,... Read More

Car smashes into family centre at Arataki

A vehicle has smashed into an early childhood family centre at Arataki early on Sunday morning. The Waipu Kids St Mary's Family Centre building suffered damage... Read More

Car hits fence and garage at Paengaroa

A vehicle has crashed in Paengaroa, hitting a fence and garage. Police received a report of a vehicle crashing into a fence and garage near the intersection of... Read More

Getting Coromandel highways sealed for summer

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is looking to seal in a great summer for the Coromandel with chipseal repairs on State Highway 25 and State Highway 25A starting... Read More

Maungatapu mums warn of accident waiting to happen

Two Maungatapu mums have voiced their concerns about children's safety after numerous near misses at a pedestrian crossing. The crossing is close to the shops... Read More