Traffic & Crashes

Tauranga makes dangerous roads list, again

It's a topic that unites Kiwis and is bound to come up at family gatherings and BBQs this summer. Whether they're weird, dangerous, confusing or just under... Read More

Fatal crash in Te Puna

One person is dead following a crash in the Western Bay of Plenty. Police have confirmed the death after a single vehicle crash this morning on Clarke Road,... Read More

Stabbings and disorder while baby aboard

Police following up on criminal offending, including two stabbings and disorder during illegal street racing on the weekend, are asking anyone with information... Read More

Serious crash: Road closed in Te Puna

A road in Te Puna is closed this morning following a serious crash. Emergency services were called to the crash on Clarke Road just before 6am A police... Read More

Highway works from now until Dec 22

It should be smooth travelling over the holiday season, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, as people will be able to drive on a number of newly sealed roads. The... Read More

Safety upgrades at Tara & Parton road roundabout

With a growing number of people living near the Tara Road and Parton Road roundabout, as well as an increasing number of shops in the area, existing issues around... Read More

Serious four-vehicle crash at Karapiro

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Karapiro, Waikato. Police received the report around 4.45pm. The crash has involved four vehicles... Read More

Thief arrested after roadside medical event

A man is to appear in court on Monday after being arrested for stealing bank cards from a motorist who was suffering a medical event. Police in Tauranga have... Read More

Police making enquiries following vehicle pursuit

Police are making enquiries to locate a vehicle that was seen travelling near Tauriko on State Highway 29 at around 12.15pm. Police say a vehicle of interest... Read More

Chipmunks customers caught by parking cameras

You can play all day but you can't park all day. Chipmunks Playland & Café customers at Chapel St shopping Centre have been receiving fines of up to $85... Read More

No laughing matter: BOP road toll at 29

When it comes to speeding New Zealand Road Policing officers have heard it all, literally. From stuck jandals to stressed out dogs, lead foot motorists have... Read More

Broken down truck blocking Hewletts Road

Hewletts Road is being blocked off by a truck. A truck has broken down on Hewletts Road by the intersection to Totara Street. The Truck is blocking the... Read More