Traffic & Crashes

Police appeal for witnesses following fatal crash

Police investigating the fatal crash on State Highway 23, at Whatawhata on Saturday morning are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The two-vehicle crash... Read More

Three injured in serious crash on SH24, Te Poi

Update, 4.15pm: Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 24, Te Poi. Initial reports suggest one person is in a critical... Read More

One dies following Waikato crash

State Highway 23 is closed while emergency services attend the scene of a fatal crash. Police can confirm that a person has died following a crash involving two... Read More

Bayfair Flyover to open this week

The new State Highway 2 Bayfair flyover will open overnight Wednesday April 26, right on time for Thursday morning traffic. The flyover will open in a temporary... Read More

ANZAC Day: Care urged following fatal weekend

Many people will be looking forward to an extended weekend this Anzac. "But before you start your journey, please remember to wear your seatbelt, don't drive... Read More

Serious crash: Road closed

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Tauhei Road in the Waikato. Police were notified of the single-vehicle crash at 9.25am. Initial indications... Read More

Highway clear following early morning crash

UPDATE 8AM: The crash on State Highway 2 is now clear. Earlier this morning, emergency services responded to reports of a car hitting a barrier on Tamatea Arikinui... Read More

Crash reportedly causing delays on SH36

Reports are coming in of a crash on State Highway 36, between Rotorua and Tauranga. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there is a crash on the highway,... Read More

WBOP infrastructure: Minister acknowledges issues

A forum designed to aid the 'significant infrastructure deficit” the Bay of Plenty is facing is being launched in Tauranga today. Officially named the Western... Read More

Dealing with the shock and trauma of a road crash

A horrific fatal crash in Te Puke has left a community traumatised, says a Boucher Ave resident. Steve Nicholson and his teenage son were amongst the first at... Read More

Road toll scam targets New Zealand phones

A new wave of road toll text scams claiming to be New Zealand Transport Agency are targeting phones across New Zealand this month. According to Waka Kotahi New... Read More

Horrific crash scene confronts locals

Te Puke residents are again calling for action to slow down speeding drivers on Boucher Ave following a horrific crash scene that confronted locals on the weekend. A... Read More