Traffic & Crashes

Woman critically injured after being struck by car

A woman has sustained critical injuries after being struck by a car in Tāneatua this afternoon. The incident on Grace Road was reported to Police at 12.15pm. Police... Read More

Caravan disconnected to vehicle causes gridlock

A caravan has come off the back of a towing vehicle. Police say, the caravan came of at 11:25am on Oropi Gorge Road near Pyes Pa Road. Police say, traffic... Read More

Fatal crash, Whakamaru victim name release

Police can now name the man who died in a crash on Whakamaru Road on 23 December. He was Wenxuan Li, aged 22, an Auckland resident. "Our thoughts are with... Read More

Two vehicle collision causes road block

Waihi Road in Judea, Tauranga is partially blocked due to two vehicle collision. Police recieved reports on the crash at 8:52am. The two vehicle crash... Read More

Obstruction blocking State Highway 29A

There is a blockage on State Highway 29A that Police are trying to remove. There may be slight delays. Police are responding to reports of an obstruction... Read More

Driving around Tauranga this summer

Tauranga Police are encouraging drivers to remember some key driving tips to reach their homes and holiday destinations safely over summer. Senior Sergeant... Read More

More than a million breath alcohol tests

Police breath alcohol testing figures have returned to levels not seen in nearly a decade in a huge boost for road safety. The number of tests in 2022/23... Read More

Middle-aged men riding skateboards

Power tools and alcohol don't seem to mix well, and middle-aged men riding skateboards appear to be keeping Coromandel medical centres busy. 'Please take... Read More

Police helping keep people safe tonight

This New Year, Police encourage people celebrating to enjoy themselves, but to be sensible, look after your mates and make sure everyone gets home safely. There... Read More

Fatal crash in Coromandel peninsula

One person has died following a crash on Te Puru Creek Road, Te Puru in the Coromandel peninsula on Saturday night. Police were called after a car left the... Read More

Police release name of quad bike victim

Police can now name the person who died following a quad bike incident in Marokopa, Waikato West on December 27. "She was 39-year-old Louise Quinn of Hamilton,"... Read More

SH25 closed due to crash

Emergency services are responding to a crash that has closed State Highway 25. The crash is reported to be at the intersection of Te Puru Creek Road and... Read More