Traffic & Crashes

Two-car crash near Paengaroa SH2

There has been a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 2 near Paengaroa. Police were notified of the two-car crash at about 6.10pm The crash is on SH2 between... Read More

Severe weather forecast prompts driving warning

With heavy rain and strong winds predicted for much of the country, as well as an icy blast in the South Island, the AA is reminding Kiwis to be patient and vigilant... Read More

Car crash reported on Te Puke Highway

Reports are coming in of a crash on Te Puke Highway. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a vehicle has rolled on the highway, near Strang Road. "It... Read More

Traffic building up on SH29 in lower Kaimai Range

Traffic is reported to be building up on State Highway 29 in the lower Kaimai Range. A SunLive reader driving from Tauranga to Waikato reports that there is a... Read More

SH2 Pekatahi Bridge daytime closure for three days

Those travelling on State Highway 2 between Awakeri and Taneatua from Monday to Wednesday this coming week are reminded to plan ahead and allow extra time for... Read More

Karangahake Gorge now open following crash

4.06pm update: State Highway 2 through Karangahake Gorge has now reopened following a serious crash. "The road is now open. Please be patient and take care.... Read More

SH2 near Opotiki blocked due to crash

There has been a single vehicle crash on State Highway 2 between Awakeri and Opotiki. NZTA advise that due to the crash between Paerata Ridge Rd and Appleton... Read More

Two-vehicle crash on SH33 near Okere Falls

There has been a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 33. Police were notified of the crash about 4.20pm. There are no reported injuries. Motorists are advised... Read More

Tree felling on SH2 in Whakamarama today

Tree felling works are being undertaken along State Highway 2 today, between Barrett Rd and Youngson Rd. Waka Kotahi Transport Agency says these works will be... Read More

Devonport Rd closure for new pedestrian crossings

A section of Devonport Road will be closed for two weeks, starting on Monday. The closure will be from Elizabeth Street and 2nd Ave, says a statement from Tauranga... Read More

SH29A near Tauriko reopens after crash

UPDATED 7.50pm: State Highway 29A between Pyes Pā Road and State Highway 36 has reopened following a crash. The road has been closed in both directions after... Read More

Road safety design tells hapū stories

Hapu stories have been incorporated into road safety measures designed to protect the Wairaka community in the Bay of Plenty. Traffic monitoring in the Wairaka... Read More