Traffic & Crashes

Serious crash: SH29 closed

UPDATE 12.43PM: State Highway 29 is closed. NZ Transport Agency reports the road is closed in both directions due to a serious crash near the Kaimai Summit. "Due... Read More

Holiday traffic: Peak days and hotspots

The Automobile Association has revealed the peak days for people travelling. It says people traditionally return from their holidays on January 2 and 3 -... Read More

Fatal crash in Mount Maunganui

One person is dead following a crash in Mount Maunganui. Emergency services were called to the crash around 10.30pm. Police confirmed the fatality in an... Read More

Hewletts Road open after serious crash

Hewletts Road in Mount Maungnaui is open this morning following a serious crash. Emergency services were called to the crash around 10.30pm. The road was... Read More

Clogged roads & crashes as NY's traffic builds-up

Traffic congestion is being reported around Tauranga and the rest of the North Island as people prepare for New Year's. On State Highway 2, between Katikati... Read More

Highway open after caravan crash

UPDATE: Three people have been injured following a crash on State Highway 2, south of Katikati. SH2, near the intersection of Thompson's Track, in Aongatete... Read More

Thames crash: One airlifted to hospital

Reports are coming in of a serious crash in Thames. NZ Transport Agency is reporting that State Highway 25 is closed in both directions through the Coromandel... Read More

Hit the road safely this summer

We all want to get home safely this summer. So, if you're heading home for Christmas, or bouncing between beaches, baches, and festivals, take extra care behind... Read More

Highlights of SH2 Waihī to Ōmokoroa road works

With the weather improving, the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will be able to kick start the new year with completing another roundabout on State Highway 2... Read More

One dies following crash at Whakamaru

Update, 2.50pm: A person has died following a serious crash at Whakamaru. Police say they can now confirm one person has died following a serious crash on... Read More

One dies following SH25 Coromandel crash

Update, 3.42pm: A person has died following a crash on State Highway 25, in the Coromandel peninsula. Police say they can now confirm one person has died... Read More

Paraglider unhurt after crash at Mount Maunganui

Update, 1.55pm: Police report that emergency services have been responding to reports of a paraglider needing assistance at Mount Maunganui. The paraglider... Read More