Traffic & Crashes

Two-vehicle crash in Bethlehem on State Highway 2

Two vehicles have collided in Bethlehem. Police were notified of a crash at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Te Paeroa Rd at 9.25am. "It appears... Read More

New footbridge for safe access in Tairua

Construction on a new footbridge is underway in Tairua to allow walkers and cyclists to safely cross Graham's Stream A small blessing, led by local Kaumatua... Read More

Mass traffic delays amid SH29a crash

UPDATE 4.45PM: Police confirm a two-vehicle crash has occurred State Highway 29a. "Police were notified at 2:47pm of a two-vehicle collision on SH29A," says a... Read More

Critical injuries in Tauranga crash

One person is in critical condition and another has been seriously injured following a crash near Papamoa this morning. Emergency services were called to... Read More

One injured in Te Puna fence crash

One person has been injured following a collision with a fence in Te Puna. Police say they were alerted to an incident on Wairoa Road shortly after 3pm. 'We... Read More

Snow forces Central North Island highway closures

A cold front has swept across New Zealand in the past 24 hours, leaving motorists stranded, closing schools and bringing a heavy dusting of snow on ski fields. The... Read More

Three car crash in Papamoa

Police are investigating a crash involving three vehicles in Papamoa. A police spokesperson says they received a report at 8.30pm that a crash had occurred on... Read More

Calls to stay alive around train crossings

"Stop. Look for trains. Stay alive." New Zealand Police and Waka Kotahi are urging New Zealanders to heed a potentially life-saving ‘wake-up call' highlighting... Read More

Twelve crashes in six years

Rod Dixon's eight-year-old daughter no longer feels safe playing on the front lawn. She's already narrowly avoided being struck by shrapnel while standing in... Read More

Plans for overnight closure of SH29

State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range is scheduled to close overnight on Sunday, August 29, as essential maintenance work is carried out. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport... Read More

Asbestos spill serving as reminder to motorists

An asbestos spill on a Tauranga road is being used as a reminder for motorists of their responsibilities when transporting waste. Material containing asbestos... Read More

Two car crash near Memorial Park

Reports are coming in of a two car crash near Memorial Park in Tauranga. A SunLive reader has messaged us to say there is a crash near the 11th Ave and Devonport... Read More