Traffic & Crashes

Two injured following motorcycle crash on SH25

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a motorcycle crash on State Highway 25. "Police are attending a serious single motorbike crash with two riders... Read More

New bus shelters popping up around Tauranga

New bus shelters are being added to approximately 140 bus stops across Tauranga city over the next 18 months to provide seating, weather protection, and increased... Read More

Missing man found

Update, 10.30am: Police can confirm that the 80-year-old man reported missing from Huntly on Friday has been located safe and well. The 80-year-old left his... Read More

Thames Coast road closed due to fallen tree

Thames Cost Road near Raumahunga township is closed due to a large tree blocking both lanes. 'Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area... Read More

Summer holiday road deaths: absolutely tragic

The official holiday period has ended with a preliminary total of 21 deaths and a number seriously injured from crashes on our roads. 'Our thoughts go out to... Read More

Serious injuries after person hit by car

One person is suffering serious injuries after being hit by a car on Eleventh Avenue, Tauranga. A police spokesperson says there is limited information at this... Read More

Police release name in Ōpōtiki fatal crash

Police can now release the name of the motorcyclist who died in a crash on Ohiwa Beach Road, Ōpōtiki on Monday January 2. "He was 17-year-old Tighe Ryan, of... Read More

Heavy rain warning set for BOP west of Matatā

Motorists are being advised to be cautious with heavy rain on the cards tonight for Bay of Plenty west of Matatā, according to MetService. A heavy rain warning... Read More

“Several people“ injured after SH29 crash

UPDATE 12.39pm: Motorists are being advised to take alternative routes following a crash on State Highway 29 near Karapiro. "Police were advised of the crash,... Read More

McDonald‘s sign comes loose, police on scene

Police are at the scene of a McDonald's in Pāpāmoa after a sign has come loose. A SunLive reader says part of the Pāpāmoa Plaza car park is closed "due... Read More

Appeal for witnesses following double fatal crash

Police investigating a double fatal in Gisborne are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. The crash happened on Back Ormond Road, Gisborne, on January... Read More

Children among seven hurt in fatal BOP crash

Children were among the seven people injured in a fatal crash in Bay of Plenty on Monday. One person died in the two-vehicle collision on State Highway 2 in Athenree... Read More