Traffic & Crashes

Congestion charging possible under system

A new national ticketing system for buses, ferries and trains also opens the way for more road tolls and to introduce congestion charges for motorists for the... Read More

Cameron Road works paused over the holiday period

Construction on Cameron Road will be taking a break over the Christmas period. The Cameron Road Joint Venture will be off site from Friday, December 23, 2022,... Read More

Weather putting a dampener on road renewal work

Weather has been a constant conversation starter this summer, with rain more frequent than sun for large swathes of the country. The forecast for the remainder... Read More

Vehicle crashes into fence and flips near Te Puna

One person has been taken to hospital following a crash near Te Puna in the Western Bay of Plenty this morning. Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle... Read More

NZTA: Deaths & serious injuries not inevitable

New Zealand's road safety authorities are urging Kiwis to back the vision of an New Zealand where deaths and serious injuries on our roads are not inevitable. "With... Read More

Ute crashes into bank on State Highway 36

UPDATE: Police say there are "no injuries of note" to report after a ute crashed into a bank on State Highway 36 in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were... Read More

The rule of three for a safe summer break

It's going to be extra busy on the roads this holiday season so 'stay alert, stay sober and slow down”. That's the message from Dr Li Hsee, chair of the... Read More

Highway open after fatal BOP crash

State Highway 33 in the Bay of Plenty is now open. The road was closed earlier today following a fatal crash near Old Coach Road. Emergency services were called... Read More

BOP highway closed following serious crash

UPDATE 6.30AM: Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash on State Highway 33, Paengaroa. Police were called about 3.10am. "The road... Read More

Terrifying near misses captured on truck cams

A road safety campaign launched by New Zealand's largest privately owned transport company shows some terrifying near misses captured by its drivers. HW Richardson... Read More

Serious crash: Matatā traffic down to one lane

Motorists are advised to expect delays in Matatā following a serious crash. "It happened between two vehicles on State Highway 2 West, near Herepuru Road, shortly... Read More

Flash flooding and slips reported in SH29

Motorists are reporting flooding and slips on State Highway 29. A SunLive reader has emailed in to say there are slips and flooding across the highway by McLaren... Read More