Traffic & Crashes

Derailment: Train network almost fully operational

The railway network between Kawerau and Tauranga is almost back up and running. Work has been progressing to repair the track near Te Puke following a train derailment... Read More

Clean-up underway in western Bay of Plenty

There has been no significant flooding from the sea in the Western Bay of Plenty, but that doesn't mean you can go surfing in the water, says a spokesperson for... Read More

Work continues to clean-up state highways

Roading contractors are continuing to clean-up the state highways following Cyclone Gabrielle tearing through New Zealand. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has... Read More

SH29 Kaimai Range reopen following fallen trees

State Highway 29, Kaimai Range is now open. According to a Waka Kotahi spokesperson, "multiple fallen trees" came down across the highway following the weather... Read More

Current Central North Island road closures

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency urges road users to avoid unnecessary travel if they can. "Staying home keeps you safe and helps emergency services get to people... Read More

State of emergency declared for Gisborne region

A state of emergency has been declared in Gisborne. State Highway 35 north of Gisborne will be closing on Monday evening, as high winds, flooding and fallen debris... Read More

Karangahake Gorge likely to close due to flooding

Update, 2pm: Due to unexpected flooding, sections of State Highway 2 in the Karangahake Gorge may need to be closed later today. Motorists are advised to consider... Read More

SH29 reopens following two-vehicle crash

Update, 8.55pm: State Highway 29 has reopened, following a crash between a car and a campervan earlier. Diversions have been in place while emergency services... Read More

Man dies while directing highway traffic

A man has died after being hit by a truck on State Highway 23 about halfway between Raglan and Whatawhata. Police say the tragic accident happened near the intersection... Read More

Drivers urged to avoid non-essential travel

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging people to avoid all non-essential travel in the Upper North Island, with several regions under MetService Heavy Rain... Read More

Two die following crash down a bank

Update, 9.30pm: Two people have died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 35, north of Ōpōtiki. Emergency services responded to a serious crash... Read More

Weekend travel advice for North Island drivers

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging those planning to travel in the North Island this weekend to check for the latest information on weather warning and... Read More