Traffic & Crashes
08:00am Sun 31 Mar, 2024
The last throes of March signal the end of the traditional summer road renewal period, and road workers across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty will be swapping... Read More
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06:30am Sun 31 Mar, 2024
Update, 7.20am: One person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua this morning. The crash, involving two vehicles,... Read More
08:22pm Sat 30 Mar, 2024
Emergency services are responding to a single-vehicle crash that has closed the southbound lane of State Highway 2 at Whakamarama. One person has received... Read More
03:00pm Sat 30 Mar, 2024
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is reminding owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids that they need to start paying road user charges from April 1. Electric... Read More
09:00am Fri 29 Mar, 2024
Let's face it: while we all take road safety seriously via buckling up, staying alert, and sticking to speed limits, the area where many fail is safety with... Read More
02:15pm Thu 28 Mar, 2024
Traffic is expected to be chock-a-block across the country as holidaymakers begin their journeys for Easter weekend. Police have issued warning that they... Read More
05:00pm Wed 27 Mar, 2024
Excessive speeds are front of mind for Police ahead of this long weekend as a person will face the Court for their alleged role in putting the community at risk. Police... Read More
03:58pm Wed 27 Mar, 2024
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Hamurana Road, near Tauranga Direct Road. This was reported to Police at 3pm. "One person is reported... Read More
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09:39am Tue 26 Mar, 2024
Reports are coming in of a person with moderate injuries after a crash. The crash occurred in Welcome Bay on Cumberland Crescent. A police spokesperson... Read More
06:45am Tue 26 Mar, 2024
The new 100m bridge at Cambridge Road between Bethlehem and Tauriko will open to traffic in April, marking what NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says is a major... Read More
01:49pm Mon 25 Mar, 2024
Reports are coming in about a driver fleeing the scene after crashing into a lamp post. A police spokesperson says "police were advised at 12.50pm that a... Read More
06:45am Mon 25 Mar, 2024
NZTA Waka Kotahi say their crews have had a busy start to the year, making the most of the dry weather and longer days to continue to progress the safety of... Read More
19-Sep 10:00
Springfest brings 300 athletes to Te Puke
19-Sep 09:20
Ōpōtiki defers decision on joint water services
19-Sep 07:00
Old RSA building makes way for fast-food outlet
18-Sep 18:02
Bay surfers dominate but miss title by point
18-Sep 17:00
Coastguard volunteers train for summer surge
18-Sep 16:00
Steamers call on fans to pack Tauranga Domain
18-Sep 15:59
Laundromat owner witnesses crash into shopfront
18-Sep 15:35
Night road closures set for Bureta intersection
18-Sep 13:55
Some Mauao tracks tipped to open for summer
18-Sep 12:45
Humpback whale spotted in BOP harbour
18-Sep 11:45
Council approves $14.9m hall upgrade
18-Sep 11:11
Tauranga sees rise in everyday te reo Māori
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