Traffic & Crashes

Final section of Waikato expressway complete

The Hamilton section of the Waikato Expressway is expected to be open to traffic later this week. This marks the final chapter of a 30 year roading project that... Read More

“Untenable” Links Ave closure extended

A contentious road trial in Mount Maunganui that was scheduled to last four months now has no end date in sight. The Links Avenue cul-de-sac trial that began... Read More

Slips and flooding causing traffic delays

Slips at Te Puna and Pikowai are causing traffic to be reduced down to one lane at both locations. "At 11am a slip was reported on the Te Puna Station Road,"... Read More

Wild weather: Pot holes and slips in WBOP

Motorists are being warned to be aware of potholes and slips on roads around Tauranga and the wider Western Bay of Plenty. A large pothole on the Route K Toll... Read More

Fallen tree causes SH29 crash

UPDATE 7.01AM: The driver of a car that crashed with a tree on State Highway 29 is reported to be uninjured. Emegergncey services were called to the crash on... Read More

Serious crash on SH2

UPDATE 10.48AM: State Highway 2, between Katikati and Omokoroa, is now open. The road was closed earlier to allow emergency services to deal with a serious crash... Read More

Traffic congestion on SH2

Reports are coming in of traffic congestion on State Highway 2, near Whakamarama. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a tree appears to be blocking... Read More

Fatality confirmed following Rotorua crash

UPDATE 3.23PM: Police can confirm one person has died following the serious crash in Rotorua. Emergency services were alerted to the two-vehicle crash on Te Ngae... Read More

Highway closed due to fallen tree

State Highway 25 is closed due to a fallen tree, as severe weather moves across the country. Waka Kotahi Transport Agency says a fallen tree is blocking SH25... Read More

Petition for passing lanes on Matatā Straights

Matatā residents are calling for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to install passing lanes on the Matatā Straights following another fatal crash in June. David... Read More

Fumarole opens up on Rotorua road

People are being asked to avoid Lake Road in Rotorua after a fumerole has open up on the road. Rotorua Lakes Council says a fumarole (steam driven event) has... Read More

Tangihanga: Traffic congestion on SH29

Police are warning motorists to expect delays on State Highway 29. A police spokesperson says police are aware of increased traffic at the bottom of the Kaimai... Read More