Traffic & Crashes

The fast and curious: Road with two speed signs

Not only do they have to navigate the country's worst traffic, Bay of Plenty drivers have been battling contradictory speed limits on a major road. The... Read More

Two people injured in SH2 vehicle crash

Two people have received injuries following a vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Whakamarama on Tuesday afternoon. Police responded to a two-vehicle crash... Read More

Fleeing driver: Police vehicle hit in Tauranga

Enquiries are ongoing to locate two vehicles involved in a crash on Upper Ohauiti Road in Tauranga. At around 5.30am two vehicles fled when approached by... Read More

Collision involving four vehicles in Greerton

Police are responding to an accident involving four vehicles. One vehicle has collided with three other vehicles on Kiteroa Street in Greerton this morning... Read More

Fatal crash in Pukehina

Police are investigating a fatal crash in the Western Bay of Plenty. In a statement released this morning, police have confirmed that a person has died following... Read More

Rolling closures on SH25 today

State Highway 25 at Ruamahanga north of Thames will be closed for short periods today, Monday, January 22 to allow for a helicopter to safely operate over the... Read More

SH2 closed near Ngatea following serious crash

Update, 7.30pm: State Highway 2 remains closed east of the SH2/SH27 intersection at Mangatarata. SH2 closed following a serious crash reported to Police... Read More

State highway works cracking on for January

Crews are cracking on with work on State Highway 2 between Waihī and Tauranga, making the most of dry spells of weather and kicking off the new year with a... Read More

Fatal BOP crash: Police release victim's name

Police can now name the motorcyclist who died following a crash in the Bay of Plenty. He was 28-year-old local man Avia Faataape. The motorbike he was... Read More

Road closed after serious crash: Canal West Road

Reports are in of a serious crash causing a road closure. Canal West Road, Waitakaruru, Waita, is closed following a serious crash. Police say, the two... Read More

Tauranga cop's advice for driving in Tauranga

Tauranga Police are encouraging drivers to remember some key driving tips this summer. Senior Sergeant in charge of road policing for Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Overnight closure of SH2 Hewletts Road flyover

An overnight closure is being planned for the Hewletts Road flyover. Flexible median safety barriers will be installed along the middle of State Highway 2... Read More