Traffic & Crashes

Police block off road in Te Puke

A road in Te Puke has been closed by Police. A SunLive reader at the scene says that a road crew have blocked Station Road between Harris Street and Seddon Street. SunLive... Read More

Serious crash in Whitianga

One person is in critical condition following a serious crash in Whitianga. Police are in attendance at a one vehicle crash involving a motorbike on Cook Drive,... Read More

Fatal crash in the Bay of Plenty

One person has died following a crash in the Bay of Plenty. A police spokesperson says the crash happened on St John Street in Ōpōtiki this afternoon. "Police... Read More

Waikato Expressway median barrier repairs tonight

Holidaymakers and other road users may need to plan ahead for likely delays as repair work is undertaken tonight to fix damage to the centre wire rope median barrier... Read More

Serious crash closes SH2, Waioeka Gorge

UPDATE: State Highway 2 in the Waioeka Gorge is reported to now be open. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency earlier reported the road to be closed following a serious... Read More

Vehicle on fire on SH25

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle on fire on State Highway 25 in the Coromandel peninsula. Waka Kotahi NZTA report that a vehicle has... Read More

SH1 traffic build up near Cambridge

If you're planning to head south on State Highway 1 near Cambridge, expect hold-ups. Police are warning of 'heavy delays” on the southbound lane, south... Read More

Interlock devices for repeat drink drivers wanted

As we head into Christmas, some of us have been getting merry - perhaps a bit too merry. If a survey commissioned by the alcohol industry is anything to go by,... Read More

On the ball Police nab wanted man

Update, 12.34pm: Two occupants of a car are in custody following the driver being recognised as someone on their wanted list, by sharp-eyed and quick-thinking... Read More

Takitimu North Link – one year on

One year into construction on the Takitimu North Link has seen environmental controls in place, site accesses established, five bridges in construction, a site... Read More

Road closed following heavy vehicle crash, SH39

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash on State Highway 39, Puketotara involving a heavy motor vehicle. "The road is closed while an oil spill is... Read More

Holiday congestion: What are the worst areas?

Holiday congestion. Two words motorists hear every year. Congestion is nothing new for Tauranga residents who deal with it on a daily basis when travelling into... Read More