Traffic & Crashes

Witnesses to double fatal crash sought

Police investigating a crash that killed two people near Taupō want to hear from motorists in the area when the collision occurred. The crash happened about... Read More

Road to close for Cambridge Road Overbridge works

A section of Moffat Road in Tauranga is set to be closed for three months from tomorrow, January 9. The closure, part of the Takitimu North Link project,... Read More

Police release name of SH25 crash victim

Police can now name the man who died in a crash on State Highway 25, south of Kereta, on January 2. "He was 32-year-old Eli Boyd Wallace, from Auckland,... Read More

Busy roads expected Sunday due to Juicy Fest

Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa residents are advised to plan their travel on Sunday in advance with a music festival set to rock Mercury Baypark. Hip hop and... Read More

Serious crash: SH5 reopens

UPDATE 2.16PM: State Highway 5 south of Rotorua has reopened following an earlier crash. The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, was reported to police... Read More

Congestion expected as holidaymakers return home

Police are asking motorists to be cautious this weekend as many holidaymakers are set to be going home in time for the return of work. The official holiday... Read More

Serious crash: Why are roads closed for so long?

Car crashes on the country's state highways are an almost daily occurrence, especially with many of us on the move over the summer break. Getting stuck... Read More

Staying safe in the great outdoors

Still planning to head into the great outdoors this summer? New Zealand Police and the NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) predict a high number of people will... Read More

Two people dead after serious crash near Taupō

Update: 8:41 Broadlands Road near Taupō has reopened following a fatal crash earlier today. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while... Read More

Update on crash on State Highway 2 this afternoon

Police were advised of a crash on SH 2, between Mimiha Road and Pikowai Road, at 2.20pm. Police say, a car is reported to have collided with a power pole.... Read More

Section of Moffat Road to close for three months

Next steps for major works at Cambridge Road Overbridge - Takitimu North Link Stage One NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising motorists that a... Read More

Car down bank off SH2 near Omokoroa

Update, 11.45am Motorists on State Highway 2 near Omokoroa are reporting that traffic is at a near standstill following a vehicle crash. Emergency services... Read More