Traffic & Crashes

Fatal crash in Waikato

Police have confirmed that one person has died following a crash in the Waikato on Sunday morning. "The crash occurred on Waiti Road, Tahuna, Matamata-Piako... Read More

Bus crash in downtown Tauranga

Enquiries are underway to determine how a bus has crashed in downtown Tauranga. "Police received a report of a bus which crashed into a fence on Wharf Street,... Read More

Vehicle crashes into building in Papamoa

Emergency services are at the scene of a vehicle that has crashed into a building in Papamoa. "Police have been notified of a minor crash where a vehicle... Read More

Road work update for BOP and Waikato

While the sun continues to shine, road workers across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty have been able to make significant progress across a number of worksites.... Read More

Car struck by train in Pukehina

One person is reported to have been injured after a train hit a car in Pukehina. Emergency services were called to the crash on Ohinepanea Road, just off... Read More

Two-car crash causes traffic delays on SH2

Large traffic delays are being reported on State Highway 2 between Omokoroa and Whakamarama. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says two vehicles have... Read More

Motocyclist injured following crash in Pyes Pa

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a crash on State Highway 33, Pyes Pa Road, between Tauranga and Rotorua. "Police responded to reports of... Read More

Serious crash near Kawerau

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 34 near Kawerau. The crash is between Kawerau and SH30/Te Teko. "Due to a serious... Read More

Two crashes and road blocks in Waikato

Police are responding to two crashes in the Waikato region. One crash is on Waikato Expressway, Tamahere, and the second on State Highway 1, near State Highway... Read More

SH25A Taparahi Bridge to open by Christmas

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that State Highway 25A between Kōpū and Hikuai will be re-open to traffic in time for Christmas - a full... Read More

Last week to have say on speed management plan

Do you care about the speed limits on the local roads you drive? If the answer is yes, be sure to share your views on Western Bay's draft Speed Management Plan.... Read More

Cameron Road construction update

Lane and road closures continue along avenues either side of Cameron Road in Tauranga this week. The eastern side of the Eleventh Avenue intersection is now... Read More