Traffic & Crashes

Tauranga man‘s growing frustration at toll roads

A Pāpāmoa resident is taking his opinions on toll roads to Parliament. Ian Young is retired, and spends his time volunteering at Classic Flyers in Tauranga. But... Read More

Waihi Road clear after morning crash

UPDATE 8.34AM: Waihi Road in Tauranga is now clear following a crash earlier this morning. Police received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Waihi Road,... Read More

SH25A reopens during daylight hours

State Highway 25A is reopening this morning following an investigation on Tuesday into cracks that appeared across the highway. Thames-Coromandel District Council... Read More

SH25A Washout: Road to partially reopen tomorrow

State Highway 25A between Kopu to Hikuai will remain closed overnight tonight, and will reopen beginning tomorrow, January 18, under limited hours. "The road... Read More

Traffic delays around Mount Festival of Multisport

Traffic delays are expected as athletes from all over the country and beyond arrive to compete in the iconic Mount Festival of Multisport. Residents are advised... Read More

Video shows cracks in closed Coromandel highway

One of the main roads to Coromandel's beach towns has been closed due to numerous large cracks appearing in the road, with no guarantee it will reopen for the... Read More

Trucking industry rejects pothole claim

Trucking advocates are rejecting the government's claim that massive vehicles introduced onto New Zealand roads just over a decade ago are to partly to blame... Read More

Pothole costs motorcyclist his $20k bike

The year is only 17 days in, but a Tauranga motorcyclist says his year has already 'been ruined” after a pothole has cost him his bike worth more than $20,000. Paul... Read More

Washout closes SH25 Kopu to Hikuai

State Highway 25A is closed this evening after a washout between Kopu and Hikuai. The closure is expected to remain in place overnight, according to a Waka Kotahi... Read More

Whangamatā road closes as sink hole appears

A Whangamatā road is being closed after a sink hole appeared this morning. The affected area is described as a "small section" of Papanui Road, according to... Read More

Road works resume on BOP highways

Contractors are returning to the roads to complete road work projects on Bay of Plenty highways. The early focus for many, especially those in the Coromandel,... Read More

Three injured in BOP crash

Three people have been taken to hospital following a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash on Braemar road, Manawahe,... Read More