Traffic & Crashes

Karangahake Gorge open after serious crash

State Highway 2 through the Karangahake Gorge is now open following a serious crash. The highway was closed on Thursday afternoon after a two-vehicle crash at... Read More

Arrest made after Tauranga police chase

Police say a man was arrested on Cameron Road today as he attempted to carjack another motorist following a police chase. Eyewitnesses informed SunLive this... Read More

Signalised intersection at State Highway 30

From tomorrow, new traffic lights are expected to be operational on State Highway 30 in Rotorua. Waka Kotahi Transport Agency expects the new signalised intersection... Read More

Crash reported outside Papamoa Police Station

Reports are coming in of a crash outside the Papamoa Police Station. Police confirm they were notified of the crash at around 10.50am. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE... Read More

Triple helicopter mission for MVA

The need for emergency rescue helicopters is being highlighted by a recent multiple vehicle crash near Thames. On the afternoon of Thursday, July 15, a motor... Read More

Serious injuries in SH1 crash

One person is seriously injured in a crash on State Highway 1 at Lichfield, south of Putaruru. A police spokesperson says two vehicles crashed just after 6.35am. "The... Read More

Man dies following digger crash

A man has died following a digger crash earlier today. Police have confirmed a 69-year-old has died following the incident on Te Puna Quarry Road. 'Police... Read More

Police appeal for witnesses to Rotorua crash

Police are asking for anyone who witnessed a serious crash in Rotorua earlier this month to come forward with information. The crash in question occurred... Read More

Life-saving defibrillators in police cars

Sixty-five Automated External Defibrillators are now in the hands of Waikato and Bay of Plenty police officers. Highway Patrol, Strategic Traffic Unit and Commercial... Read More

A mother‘s message: “Listen to your children”

Rachel O'Neill has the name of her eldest son Tyson tattooed on each wrist. Written below his name on her left wrist is the date and time of his birth. Tattooed... Read More

Power out in Te Puke after vehicle crash

Power is out in Te Puke as contractors replace a pole damaged in a crash. A SunLive reader has emailed a photo showing a damaged power pole on Cameron Road in... Read More

SH25A closed for vehicle recovery

State Highway 25A (Kopu-Hikuai Road) will be closed for several hours today for heavy vehicle recovery, following a multi-vehicle crash last week. Four people... Read More