Traffic & Crashes

People fuming over congestion charges

Not 'going to go down well”, 'crazy” and 'fully against it” are among Tauranga residents' responses to the potential of congestion charges... Read More

Traffic begins to clear after protest

UPDATE 11.45am: Traffic congestion is beginning to clear on Hewletts Road after a truck blocked the road during a protest this morning. A SunLive journalist... Read More

Landslip repair work on Cambridge Road

Landslip repair work will start this week on Cambridge Road in Bethlehem. The landslip work begins on Thursday, September 21, at Cambridge Road near the St... Read More

Police: "Don’t get caught in a whirlwind"

With high winds across New Zealand today, police are warning motorcyclists and drivers of vehicles with a high point of gravity to take care and drive to the... Read More

What's happening along Cameron Road this week?

Work continues along Cameron Road this week with a large focus on resurfacing. "Resurfacing is a milestone activity for the team because it is among the... Read More

One injured following crash in Bethlehem

Police are investigating following a crash in Bethlehem, Tauranga, on Friday night. Police say the collision occurred on Westminster Drive and Cambridge Road,... Read More

Highway works for the rest of September

Fine weather has been a blessing for road workers across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region, and contractors are hoping for a continuation of blue sky as road... Read More

Crash on Takitimu Drive, Pyes Pa

Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Takitimu Drive, Pyes Pa. A police spokesperson says there appears to be no injuries involved. "There... Read More

Motorists fume as police add to rush hour gridlock

Tensions are escalating among frustrated motorists as police continue to run traffic stops during Tauranga's peak rush hours, exacerbating the already gridlocked... Read More

SH2 Paeroa to Waihi closes after serious crash

State Highway 2 is closed due between Paeroa and Waihi due to a serious crash. A Waka Kotahi spokesperson says the closure is between Normanby Road and Dean Crescent.... Read More

Scrub fire near SH2 Matata

Fire and Emergency services are at the scene of a scrub fire on State Highway 2, Matata. Northern Fire and Emergency communications shift manager Josh Pennefather... Read More

Plans to reduce congestion from 15th Ave

Plans to reduce congestion and improve walking and cycling facilities on 15th Ave, Turret Road and Welcome Bay Road are open for community feedback. The... Read More