Traffic & Crashes

Watermain upgrades in Pyes Pa and Mount Maunganui

Tauranga City Council has watermain upgrades planned for both Pyes Pa and Mount Maunganui. These upgrades may require some lane closures on some roads and traffic... Read More

Live updates: Anti-government protest

UPDATE 8.10AM: Some roads in central Wellington are closed and police will be out in force today as a large anti-government protest heads to Parliament. Extra... Read More

Vehicle bursts into flames after highway crash

Emergency services are responding to a two vehicle crash on Tirau Road (SH1), Karapiro. The crash was reported to police at about 6.50am. "As a result, a vehicle... Read More

Arrests made following firearms incident

Update, 5PM: Police have arrested two men following an incident in Welcome Bay where a firearm was allegedly presented and threats made. Officers were called... Read More

Person receives minor injuries following fight

12.40PM UPDATE: A person has received minor injuries following an fight incident in Welcome Bay. Emergency services responded to an incident on Saturday morning... Read More

Kaimai crash: tree downed, partial road block

Police are in attendance at a crash involving a single vehicle on Poripori Road, in the Kaimai Range. "The road is partially blocked," says a Police spokesperson.... Read More

Parade and celebration in Mount Maunganui

A community parade at noon today in Mount Maunganui celebrates the 30th anniversary of Falun Dafa Day. Tauranga City Council advises that there will be a rolling... Read More

Bayfair roundabout: Plan ahead for delays on SH2

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that road works on State Highway 2 near the Bayfair roundabout planned for tomorrow are expected to cause delays. A... Read More

One dies following pedestrian crash in Waikato

Update 8.15pm: Police can confirm one person has died following the serious crash on the Waikato Expressway, SH1 this evening. "The road has been closed in both... Read More

Road now clear following SH2 Whakamārama crash

Update 5.30pm: Traffic is now flowing smoothly along SH2, Whakamārama following a two vehicle crash, according to Google Maps. The crash was located between... Read More

Reports of fallen trees on SH29

State Highway 29 is reportedly blocked due to fallen trees. A caller to 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says the highwyay is blocked on both directions due to fallen... Read More

Smart speed cameras could be in use within months

Speed cameras that take two pictures at different spots in order to work out a vehicle's average speed could be in use within months. Transport Agency documents... Read More