Traffic & Crashes

Tauranga road partially blocked after crash

A crash is being reported on Cambridge Road in Tauranga. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there is a crash on the Cambridge Road overbridge. "The... Read More

SH32 serious crash, diversions in place near Tihoi

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash near the intersection of State Highway 32 and Whangamata Road, Tihoi. Police were called about... Read More

Police appeal for information on serious crash

Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed a serious crash that occurred on Saturday morning, at the intersection of Great South Road... Read More

Sealing works to disrupt Western Bay roads

Upcoming resealing and resurfacing work across the Western Bay and Tauranga area over the coming month will mean disruption to road users, however the benefit... Read More

SH29 Karapiro reopens, under traffic management

UPDATE 10.25am: A SunLive reader says State Highway 29 is reopen under traffic management after a serious crash closed the highway earlier today. A Waka Kotahi... Read More

BOP intersection pencilled in for highway plans

Waka Kotahi - NZ Transport Agency has listened to pleas from the community and has included a roundabout at the Mill Road intersection in its draft plans for State... Read More

Waikato and BOP state highway works for April

With the first long weekend since February, Waka Kotahi is expecting higher than usual traffic volumes over Easter weekend, as many holiday makers make the... Read More

Truck and car crash on SH29, Kaimai range

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a car and truck crash on State Highway 29, in the Kaimai Range. "We were advised that a car and truck have collided... Read More

Fatal crashes: Plea for people to make it home

People are being urged not to accept that death and serious injury is the price to pay for using our roads, and are encouraging everyone to put safety first on... Read More

Poike Road closed for essential work

Traffic delays are expected for residents and commuters in the Poike and Ohauiti area from April 11-18 while Poike Road is closed for essential work on Tauranga's... Read More

“Gridlocked”: Delays across Tauranga after crash

Police are at the scene of a two-vehicle collision which is causing delays for motorists. A police spokesperson says they recieved a report of the crash on State... Read More

Tips to make your long weekend journey sweeter

Heading away in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato these Easter and school holidays? Here's what you need to know to make your journey all the sweeter… The... Read More