Traffic & Crashes

Mount road trial costs drivers $1.2M

A road trial closing one end of a popular Mount Maunganui through road has racked up $1.2 million in fines in just two weeks. Tauranga City Council is trialling... Read More

New strengthened bridges for SH2

A key bridge strengthening project on State Highway 2 through the Waioeka Gorge has been completed, months ahead of schedule and under budget, says the Waka Kotahi... Read More

Works continue on Bayfair Underpass

While the new Bayfair underpass is open for use, people are being advised that it is not yet finished. The new Bayfair underpass which has been available for... Read More

BOP and Waikato state highway works for May

Road contractors across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty state highway network are completing the last renewal sites of the 2021/22 season, which has seen a significant... Read More

Tāneatua crash multiple fatalities

7pm update: Police have confirmed that four people have died following a serious crash involving two vehicles on Tāneatua Road, Tāneatua at 3pm. Three adults... Read More

SH29 in Kaimai range now clear after maintenance

3.39pm update: The tree felling and mainteance work being carried out on Sunday on State Highway 29 in the Lower Kaimai range has now been completed. NZTA advise... Read More

Over 16,000 not complying with Links Ave trial

In the first four weeks of the second Links Avenue trial, over 16,000 drivers have illegally used the bus lane that creates the cul-de-sac, sometimes repeatedly,... Read More

Two vehicle crash near Tauriko

11am: Update: All lanes are now open at the Tauriko roundabout following a two vehicle crash. Emergency services are still on scene. Some delays may still be... Read More

Diversions in place for Te Maunga intersection

A barrier arm malfunction at the Te Maunga Intersection is causing traffic delays in the area. A Tauranga City Council spokesperson says the barrier arms are... Read More

Fatal crash enquiries continue

Police can confirm one person has died and another is in critical condition following a two-car crash. The crash happened on River Road, Fairfield, Hamilton last... Read More

Police name BOP crash victim

Police are naming a Bay of Plenty man as the person who died in a crash in the weekend. Emergency services were called to the crash, involving a motorcycle, on... Read More

“Heart-breaking” weekend on the road

After a horrific weekend where 11 people lost their lives on the road, motorists are reminded they need to take responsibility and make good decisions every time... Read More