Traffic & Crashes

One injured following crash in Kaimai range

Update, 6pm: One person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition following a crash on State Highway 29 in the lower Kaimai area on Sunday afternoon. "Police... Read More

Council says Mount smiley face is here to stay

In a decisive response to the commnity's resounding voice, Tauranga City Council has reached a verdict on the fate of Mount Maunganui's iconic smiley... Read More

Police appeal for information after shooting

Police can confirm the man shot by Police in Matamata-Piako on Thursday was a 31-year-old from the Hauraki region. "He is known to Police and was shot after... Read More

Fallen tree blocks lane on SH29, Kaimai Range

One lane is blocked on State Highway 29, Kaimai Range. NZTA Waka Kotahi say that due to a fallen tree between Ruahihi Rd and Omanawa Rd, one lane on SH29... Read More

Plan as works continue on SH2 Waihī to Tauranga

People travelling along SH2 between Waihī and Tauranga have been experiencing lengthy delays due to an increase in vehicles travelling this route, summer road... Read More

Road closed following crash in Mount Maunganui

Reports are coming in of a serious crash in Mount Maunganui. Grenada Street, Mount Maunganui is closed while emergency services respond to a crash involving... Read More

Collision involving two vehicles on Fraser Street

Reports are coming in of a collision on Fraser Street. Police say the incident involves two-vehicles that crashed at the intersection of Fraser Street and... Read More

Serious incident after a driver fled from Police

Police are responding to a serious incident after a driver allegedly fled from Police during a vehicle stop in Hamilton City. Police initiated a pursuit as... Read More

Serious crash causes road closure in Arapuni

Horahora Road, Arapuni is closed following a serious crash. Police were called to a two-vehicle crash at 1:50pm. One person has received critical injuries. Motorists... Read More

Legends of the SH2 “corridor”

From making hay in a roundabout, to winning Lotto, to the stress of over three hours stuck in gridlock traffic, there have been some epic tales emerge this week... Read More

Bayfair roundabout: upgrade or downgrade?

If you have noticed the new Bayfair roundabout, you may be confused as to why there seems to be both a roundabout and traffic lights. This new spectacle has... Read More

Nomo Tomo – but nighttime closures required

The tomo is nomo - but NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that State Highway 29A will need to close overnight tonight, Wednesday, February 14, and overnight... Read More