Traffic & Crashes

Crash reported on SH29

Delays are being reported on State Highway 29. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a car has crashed near Old Kaimai Road. One lane is reported to... Read More

Poppy tree to honour service

A Tauranga tree being covered with 600 red poppies today will become a poignant reminder to passers-by of Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in... Read More

Increased police presence on BOP highways

Motorists are being warned to expect an increased police presence in the Bay of Plenty this Easter weekend. Bay of Plenty District acting road policing manager,... Read More

Safety measures coming for Gate Pa street

Warning: Some people may find the video distressing to watch. News of a raised pedestrian crossing to be constructed at a Gate Pa intersection is being met... Read More

Waikato & BOP state highways works for April

As the end of March signals the close of the traditional construction season, Waka Kotahi is taking an opportunity to reflect on the work completed over the past... Read More

Pay What you Want Tauranga road closures

The annual Pay What you Want Tauranga Half Marathon is being held on Sunday April 2, at Fergusson Park. People are preparing to take on 15km, 10km, 5km and the... Read More

Vehicle crashes off SH29, lower Kaimai range

A vehicle has crashed off State Highway 29 in the lower Kaimai Range. Police responded to a one vehicle crash on SH29, Lower Kaimai, around 10.10am. "It appears... Read More

Stolen vehicle driven into gorge river

Emergency services were called to Karangahake Gorge early on Saturday following one person being injured after driving a stolen vehicle into the water. Police... Read More

Police nab wrong way crash driver

One person is in serious condition following a two crashes on the Tauranga Eastern Link. At 9.30pm on Thursday, police were alerted to a vehicle travelling against... Read More

Truck breakdown blocking SH29

Motorists are being advised to expect delays on State Highway 29. A truck has reportedly broken down in one lane of the highway. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency... Read More

TEL open following serious crash

The Tauranga Eastern Link is now open following a serious crash. Emergency services were called to the crash just before 10pm. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency... Read More

Calls for public input on SH30

A question mark hangs over whether Waka Kōtahi - NZ Transport Agency will consider State Highway 30 between Whakatāne and Awakeri to be among the 1 percent of... Read More