Traffic & Crashes

SH29 road works to continue after Waitangi Day

Resurfacing work is planned for up to two weeks on State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range. This follows similar work undertaken on a number of sections of State... Read More

NZTA pressing ahead with SH5 speed limit

The national transport authority is standing firm in the face of local opposition to a lower speed limit for the road between Napier and Taupō. Waka Kotahi... Read More

Calls for cool heads this long weekend

With lots of people looking to take advantage of the fine weather forecast for Waikato and Bay of Plenty this Auckland Anniversary weekend, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport... Read More

Matapihi: Witness describes near miss with a train

Witnesses to a near miss between a cyclist and train in Matapihi are glad nobody was hurt. Laura and Kevin Barry were on their way to drop their son off at daycare... Read More

Truck takes out lights at Brookfield intersection

A truck has reportedly taken out a traffic light at the Brookfield intersection. A caller to the 0800 SunLive News Hotline says a truck has hit a traffic light... Read More

Crash on SH2 near Wairoa River

6.20pm Update: NZTA advise that the eastbound lane of State Highway 2 near Taniwha Place in Bethlehem is now clear following a two-car crash earlier. Earlier,... Read More

Road works: Bad weather delays work completion

Unfavourable weather has led to a need to extend the timeframe for the resurfacing works on State Highway 2 Takitimu Drive under the Waihī Road overbridge. With... Read More

Road warning: children heading back to school

Parents and drivers are being urged to do their bit in keeping children safe from harm as they cycle, walk, bus, and scooter their way back to school. As people... Read More

Consultation: New speed limits proposed for SH30

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is proposing to lower the speed limit on State Highway 30. Formal consultation is now open on the proposal following a review... Read More

One seriously injured in truck crash

UPDATE 10.53AM: One person is in serious condition following a truck crash on State Highway 2. A police spokesperson says a truck is reported to have crashed... Read More

Road to close after earlier truck accident

Police say part of Pyes Pa Road will be closed later tonight for the removal of a truck and trailer involved in a motor vehicle accident earlier today. A high-sided... Read More

Plenty of work on the roads this summer

As people continue their holiday travel plans or are returning back to work, they will notice road contractors out in force taking advantage of the good weather... Read More