Traffic & Crashes

Fatal crash in Opotiki

One person is dead following a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Police were called to Paerata Ridge Road about 3.45pm after a car and a dirt bike collided in Opotiki... Read More

Multiple injuries in serious Waikato crash

Eight people are reported to have been injured in a serious crash in the Waikato. It happened shortly before 6am on State Highway 3 at Hangatiki, Waitomo, says... Read More

Milk powder and krill oil leak into Lake Taupō

People are being advised to avoid taking water from a particular section of Lake Taupō, Milk powder and krill oil have been leaking into the water following... Read More

Update on road works planned for SH2

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency are providing an update on the road works planned through State Highway 2 Tauranga to Waihī, including the Takitimu North Link... Read More

Highway open after truck crashes into lake

State Highway 1 is open again after a truck crashed into Lake Taupō. On Sunday, police were called about 4.30am to the scene of a truck crash between Waitapu... Read More

Roadworks planned for BOP state highways

Roading crews are trying to get ahead of their normal road working programme as the Christmas/New Year period looms. Warm and dry weather provides the ideal conditions... Read More

Fatal crash in the Bay of Plenty

Police are investigating a fatal crash in the Bay of Plenty. One person dead following a crash involving a car and a motorcycle on SH30, Lake Ōkataina, Rotorua,... Read More

SH30 reopened following two-vehicle crash

Update, 8.10pm: State Highway 30 between Tikitere and Rotoma has now reopened following a serious two-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon. Police received a report... Read More

Two-vehicle crash on 15th Avenue

Emergency services are attending the scene of a crash on 15th Avenue, Tauranga. "Police were advised of a crash on 15th Avenue, between Cameron Road and Devonport... Read More

SH1 between Taupo and Turangi still closed

Update, 9pm: State Highway 1 is still closed following a truck crash between Taupo and Turangi early on Sunday. "It is expected to remain closed well in to the... Read More

SH25 reopens following van and motorcycle crash

Update, 11pm. State Highway 25 is now open again, following a serious crash earlier. Emergency services responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a van... Read More

Vehicle crash on Te Puke Highway

Emergency services are on their way to the scene of a vehicle crash on Te Puke Highway near the Pah Road intersection. Police were advised at 10.55am that a... Read More