Traffic & Crashes

Traffic congestion after Chapel St blockage

UPDATE: A blockage on at the Chapel St On Ramp is now clear, but motorists are warned to expect delays until the congestion clears. Tauranga City Council... Read More

Final road resurfacing Baypark to Bayfair

People travelling through the Baypark to Bayfair area are being asked to slow down and take extra care in the lead up to Christmas with road closures and detours... Read More

SH2 Napier to Wairoa remains open overnight

State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa will remain open overnight. The stretch of road between Kotemaori and Putorino was opened to one lane at 6.30am... Read More

Pāpāmoa emergency services food drive tonight

Sirens will be blaring throughout Pāpāmoa this evening. But don't be alarmed. Emergency services will be going up and down the streets collecting for the... Read More

Police presence on Takitimu Drive

A man out in the Waikareao Estuary is drawing the attention of passing motorists and police. A SunLive reader has phoned in to 0800SUNLIVE reporting the presence... Read More

Traffic is returning to normal after protest

The state highway network is largely returning to normal following the conclusion of protest action this morning. NZ Transport Agency, Waka Kotahi and Auckland... Read More

Gridlock traffic around Tauranga

Traffic is gridlocked in both directions on State Hghway 29A due to a three car crash. Expect delays. Traffic gridlock due to crash and protest. Google... Read More

Three-vehicle crash on Maungatapu Bridge

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a three-vehicle crash on the Maungatapu Bridge, on State Highway 29A. A SunLive reader has reported a nose-to-tail... Read More

Police prepare for early morning protests

Police are preparing for planned protests in various locations around New Zealand including Tauranga this morning, Tuesday December 5. A planned protest is... Read More

SH2 Napier to Wairoa open for three hours

State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa will open at 5pm today, for a three hour period, and will close overnight at 8pm. Geotechnicians have this afternoon... Read More

Vehicle crash near Tauranga Harbour Bridge

Update, 12.12pm: Emergency services are responding to the scene of a crash near Tauranga Harbour Bridge. "Police are responding to reports of a single-vehicle... Read More

Overnight closures of SH29 coming up

State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range will be closed for periods overnight for asphalt resurfacing soon. Work will start on Sunday, December 10, and will... Read More