Traffic & Crashes

Repairs planned for SH35 bridge

State Highway 35 at Rotokautuku Bridge in Ruatoria will be closed to traffic for 30-minute periods over four separate days for repairs and improvements. The... Read More

Police release name of SH29 crash victim

Police can now release the name of the person who died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai on Thursday August 22. "He was 45-year-old... Read More

Samoan RSE workers killed in accident on SH1

The victims in yesterday's horror crash on State Highway 1 in South Auckland have been identified as seasonal workers due to return home to Samoa. Samoan... Read More

Takitimu North Link: three bridges completed

Three bridges are now completed, with a massive road construction season ahead for Takitimu North Link says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. The Takitimu... Read More

Fatal crash on SH1, near Ramarama

Three people have died and three others are seriously injured following a crash on State Highway One this afternoon. All lanes heading north and south are... Read More

School visit to SH2 Devil’s Elbow progress

Big trucks, diggers, road signs, soil anchors and lots and lots of big boulders. Last Wednesday's visit to Hawke's Bay's Tūtira School by crews... Read More

BOP and Waikato state highway works for August

With warmer weather approaching, all roads are leading towards a big summer of road renewal across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region, says NZTA Waka Kotahi... Read More

Serious crash near Paeroa closes SH2

Update, 4.45pm: Due to a serious crash State Highway 2 is blccked between Hubbard Road and Brenan Street, north of Paeroa. "Detours are in place," says an... Read More

Road closed after serious crash in Waikato

A road is closed in Waihou, in the Waikato region following a serious vehicle crash. Ngutumanga Road, near Bailey Road, is closed following a two-vehicle... Read More

Fatal Crash in Whakamarama

One person has died following a crash in Whakamarama on Friday night, while three others have been injured. "Police can advise one person has died following... Read More

Serious crash in Hamilton

Police are responding to a serious crash in Hamilton. The crash involving three vehicles occurred at the intersection of Storey Avenue and Te Rapa Road. Two... Read More

Serious crash in Whakamarama

Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash in Whakamarama. Police say the crash on Pahoia Road was reported at 6.50pm. "Initial... Read More