Traffic & Crashes

Crash: Traffic delays reported on SH2

UPDATE: State Highway 2 is now open. The road was blocked earlier this morning following a crash between a truck and ute. A police spokesperson says one person... Read More

Drugs & booze among top causes fatal crashes

Drugs, alcohol and fatigue are being listed as top causes of serious or fatal crashes on a stretch of Waikato highway that has been dubbed dangerous. Waka Kotahi... Read More

Mayors welcome climate-friendly transport splurge

New bus stops, routes and cycleways are on the cards for local councils around the country, as the government announces $350 million in funding for transport projects. Forty-six... Read More

Crash on SH2 near Whakamarama blocking lane

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a crash on State Highway 2 near Whakamarama. Police were notified of the two-vehicle crash at the intersection... Read More

Car smashes through shop window in Papamoa

Emergency services are attending the scene of a vehicle that has crashed through a retail shop frontage in Papamoa. A SunLive reader is reporting that a car has... Read More

Contractors paving the way for Santa’s visit

The month of December will see a significant amount of activity on the state highway network throughout the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, with contractors looking... Read More

Serious crash in Te Puke

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Number 2 Road, Te Puke. The crash was reported around 3.40 am. Four people have been transported to hospital... Read More

Serious crash on SH30

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash on State Highway 30. Police say that emergency services received reports of a two-vehicle crash near the... Read More

SH29A reopens following fatal crash

Update, 1.50pm: State Highway 29A has reopened following a fatal crash on Saturday morning. One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash on SH29A... Read More

City infrastructure funding agreement confirmed

An innovative infrastructure funding model approved by the Government this week will deliver a wide range of benefits for Tauranga City Council and city ratepayers... Read More

Section of SH25 closed following serious crash

Update 8.45pm: A police spokesperson says emergency services are responding to reports of a collision involving a car and a motorbike on SH25, Coroglen. "The... Read More

Tauranga first to use new Govt funding tool

Tauranga will be the first region to use a new Government tool to raise funding for much-needed infrastructure. A Special Purpose Vehicle will be used to raise... Read More