Traffic & Crashes

Single vehicle collision on Hewletts Road

A vehicle has crashed on Hewletts Rd. Police were notified of a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Hewletts Rd and MacDonald St about 6.45am. "It appears... Read More

Vehicle collision at Waihi Rd on-ramp

There has been a vehicle collision near Judea. Police received a report of a vehicle collision on the Waihi Rd on-ramp at around 6.30pm. Emergency services have... Read More

Cyclist named after fatal crash

The cyclist who died in a crash in Katikati last month has now been named by police. Mel Beetham, 76-years-old, of Katikati, died in the incident on Park Road... Read More

Transport funding welcomed by Tauranga Council

Tauranga City Council is welcoming a $1.4 billion investment in the Bay of Plenty transport system. The investment in the Bay of Plenty is part of a $24.3 billion... Read More

Gas main strike on Sandhurst Drive

UPDATED 10.55AM: Sandhurst Drive is now open. The road, at the intersection of Gloucester Road, was closed earlier this morning folllwing a gas main stike by... Read More

No new road to Tauranga a ‘missed opportunity’

A billion-dollar transport announcement touted as a way to keep the economy humming has been labelled a 'missed opportunity”. The Government announced on... Read More

Traffic lights now working at Te Maunga

The traffic lights at the Te Maunga intersection, near Bayfair, are now working. The lights were out following a power outage in the area this morning. Just... Read More

$1.4 billion investment for Bay of Plenty

A $1.4 billion investment in the Bay of Plenty is being announced today. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says the aim of the investment is to deliver a safer,... Read More

Govt to invest $24.3b into transport services

The Government is investing $24.3 billion in transport services and infrastructure to get New Zealand moving. Transport Minister Michael Wood says the money will... Read More

Serious injuries in SH2 crash

UPDATE 10.06AM: State Highway 2, near Paengaroa, is now open following a serious crash. Emergency services were called to a crash between a van and truck just... Read More

SH29 open following maintenance works

UPDATE: State Highway 29 is open this morning. Waka Kotahi Transport Agency issued a statement on Sunday to advise motorists that the road over the Kaimai Range... Read More

Crash in Te Puna brings down powerlines

Power is out to over 800 properties in Te Puna following a vehicle hitting a pole on State Highway 2. The crash occurred at around 5.54pm on SH2 Te Puna, between... Read More