Traffic & Crashes

Motorcyclist critical after Papamoa crash

UPDATE 6.55PM: Police have confirmed a motorcyclist has been left in a critical condition following a serious crash in Pāpāmoa today. The accident occurred... Read More

NZTA to work with industry over rule enforcement

The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says it's looking at ways to lessen the immediate impact of enforcing a rule that has forced some motorhomes... Read More

Mass traffic delays amid Cameron Road works

A number of people are reporting major traffic delays around the Tauranga CBD. Major road works are now underway on Cameron Road, affecting the stretch of road... Read More

Numerous crashes as heavy rain lashes BOP

Motorists are being asked to avoid unnecessary travel as heavy rain lashes the region. Police have been called to a number of crashes this morning, including... Read More

Motorists asked to avoid unnecessary travel

Motorists are being urged to take care and avoid unnecessary travel, with heavy rain warnings in place for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel. Waikato motorists... Read More

BOP police operation stops 800 vehicles

Around 800 vehicles have been stopped as a part of a police operation in the Bay of Plenty. The operation, which took place in Rotorua on Friday, focussed on... Read More

Calls to reduce speed to reduce crashes

Reducing speed is one of the most effective ways to bring down the rate of deaths and serious injuries on Tauranga roads. A common misconception is that with... Read More

Delay due to slip between Taneatua and Waimana

A slip on State Highway 2 between Taneatua and Waimana is delaying traffic through the area. "Due to a slip in this section of state highway, the road is currently... Read More

SH2 reopens following crash

3pm Update: Police advise that State Highway 2 near Apata Station Rd is open following a crash earlier. Emergency services are attending the scene of a crash... Read More

Two crashes, in Papamoa and 16th Ave

There have been two vehicle collisions. A vehicle has crashed into a street light in Papamoa, and two vehicles crashed near Fraser St. "A vehicle reportedly... Read More

Pedestrian seriously injured after SH30 incident

A pedestrian has been left in a serious condition after reportedly being hit by a car in Whakatāne. Police were notified of the incident on SH30, Coastlands... Read More

Road works causing traffic delays on SH2

Mass traffic delays are being reports on State Highway 2, between Tauranga and Katikati. SunLive readers have emailed in saying traffic is backed-up either side... Read More