Traffic & Crashes

How to plan ahead to avoid traffic delays

Make it less work this Labour weekend to get where you're going safely is the advice for motorists. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people to make... Read More

One seriously injured following single car roll

A person has received serious injuries following a vehicle crash near Katikati on Friday night. Police report that a vehicle rolled at the intersection of McMillan... Read More

Two critically injured following serious crash

Two people are in critical condition following a crash in Ōpōtiki. Emergency services were called to King Street, near Abbott Lane, about 7.45pm to reports... Read More

Single payment system for public transport

Whether it's on the bus, train or ferry, New Zealanders will soon be able to use a single payment system across the country. Transport Minister Michael Wood has... Read More

Update on SH2 Waiotahe Beach slip

Following the SH2 Waiotahe Beach slip on Wednesday, work has commenced today, October 21 to remove material from the slip site. "The road will not be open today,... Read More

Police ramp-up patrols for long weekend

Police will be out in force patrolling major routes this weekend in a co-ordinated operation across five police districts. The operation will stretch almost the... Read More

Over 500 injured on roads every Labour weekend

More than 500 people are injured on New Zealand roads every Labour Weekend, according to new figures from ACC. Figures from the past five years showed, on average,... Read More

Large slip poses ongoing risk on SH2

Further material has fallen throughout the day at the site of the large slip blocking State Highway 2 at Waiotahe Beach. Work to clear the slip ceased earlier... Read More

SH2 remains closed after large slip

State Highway 2 at Waiotahe Beach remains closed today. A slip come down blocking the highway, between Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne, on Wednesday afternoon. Waka... Read More

“Large slip” closes SH2 Waiotahe Beach overnight

A very large slip has come down onto State Highway 2 at Waiotahe Beach between Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne this afternoon, closing the road between Waiotahi Valley... Read More

Police name Te Puke fatal crash victim

Police can now name the woman who died following a crash near Te Puke. Hasting's woman Myra Leef, 68, died after a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Strang... Read More

Tauranga man dies after Ashburton crash

Police have named a Tauranga man as the person who died following a crash in Ashburton. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash on Gardiners... Read More