Traffic & Crashes

Desert Road closed due to icy conditions

The Desert Road, State Highway 1, is currently closed due to icy conditions. "Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays," says a police spokesperson. Diversions... Read More

Crash on SH29, Kaimai Range

Emergency services are responding to a crash on State Highway 29. Waka Kotahi NZTA advise that there is a crash on SH 29, Kaimai Range, between Tauranga and Te... Read More

Cyclone-damaged Hikuwai bridge to be removed

The cyclone-damaged Hikuwai No.1 bridge on State Highway 35 north of Gisborne will be completely dismantled and transported away this month, requiring a ten-day... Read More

Bay athletes scaling new heights

The New Zealand Speed Climbing team is wrapping up training in the Bay of Plenty and heading to Europe - to fight to retain its place among the world's fastest. Eighteen-year-olds... Read More

Tree down across road blocking traffic

SunLive readers are reporting that a road is partially blocked in Tauranga following tree debris and branches falling across both lanes. "There's a very large... Read More

Beautifying or stupefying sidewalk slip up?

The path to a more functional and beautified Cameron Rd may not be so simple, with city residents starting to notice hitches in council's 'upgrades”. Tauranga... Read More

Bus fares rise but new concessions available

Current Bee Card holders and bus passengers are facing a rise in their bus fare across the Bay of Plenty but new concessions are available. From today Saturday... Read More

One person in critical condition following crash

A person is in critical condition following a vehicle crash in Rotorua. Emergency services are in attendance at a two-car crash in Rotorua which has closed a... Read More

Temporary changes around Bay Link project

During July, there will be several changes and overnight closures around SH2/SH29A Te Maunga interchange and the Bayfair roundabout. The first overnight closure... Read More

Plan in place to open SH2 from Tuesday

State Highway 2 between Gisborne and Ōpōtiki will reopen for day-time travel under stop/go traffic management from next Tuesday. The stretch of highway between... Read More

SH35 Ōpōtiki closed following crash

State Highway 35, near Opotiki, is closed following a crash earlier this afternoon. The road is expected to remain closed for "a few hours" while the scene is... Read More

Two in moderate condition after Ōmokoroa crash

UPDATE 7.00pm: Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 2, Whakamarama. A police spokesperson says they received the report... Read More