Traffic & Crashes

Ministry proposes changes to driving fines

The Ministry of Transport has sent the government its advice on changing penalties and fines for motorists, including for speeding. Fines have gone largely unaltered... Read More

Resurfacing: Overnight closure for Chadwick Road

Two sections of Chadwick Road in Greerton will be closed overnight tonight and tomorrow for road resurfacing. Diversions will be in place from 6pm to 6am on both... Read More

Single vehicle crash on State Highway 33

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash on State Highway 33. Police received a report of a single vehicle crash on SH33 about 5pm. Police report... Read More

State Highway 25 slip now cleared

Update, 5.37pm: An earlier slip on State Highway 25 between Coromandel and Whitianga has now been cleared. The slip occurred west of Te Rerenga, and has now been... Read More

Lane changes for Bayfair roundabout next week

The next set of temporary changes around the Bayfair roundabout is coming up next week. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is applying temporary changes to the... Read More

Calls for NZers to get on-board with rail safety

With additional trains operating across the network, Transport Minister Michael Wood says there is need for a renewed focus on rail safety. "Over the last five... Read More

Te Puke highway road works this week

Further road works will be taking place during this coming week on the Te Puke Highway. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that the Te Puke Highway, near... Read More

Waikato and BOP state highway works for August

Significant repair work continues on a number of roads across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region, following recent extreme weather. Some roads have needed to... Read More

Snow expected across the Desert Road this week

There's a few wintry days ahead for New Zealand with snow expected in both the North Island and South Island. Snow is forecast across a large portion of... Read More

SH2 gorge closure deemed a success

Wednesday's closure of State Highway 2 between Waioeka Pa Road, south of Ōpōtiki, and the town of Matawai, has seen key activities completed as the area continues... Read More

Temporary changes around Bayfair Shopping Centre

This month, there will be a number of changes around Bayfair roundabout and Bayfair Shopping Centre, as construction ramps up in the area as part of the Bay Link... Read More

Bayfair flyover: Concrete beams lifted into place

The fourth and final set of beams for the new Bayfair flyover will be craned into place overnight on Friday, August 12, as part of the Bay Link project. Waka... Read More