Traffic & Crashes

Plea for people not to be a holiday statistic

Emergency services are hoping not to have a repeat of last year when they attended 971 road crashes where 91 people were seriously injured, and 11 people lost... Read More

Fatal crash information appeal

Police are appealing for witnesses in relation to a crash where a pedestrian died on Sunday, December 19. Police understand the pedestrian, a 31-year-old man,... Read More

Man dies after SH2 crash

UPDATE 6.58AM: A man has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, north of Katikati. Emergency services were called to a two vehicle crash, between... Read More

Serious injuries in SH2 crash

UPDATE 9.26PM: One person is reported to be in serious condition following a crash on State Highway 2, north of Katikati, Police were alerted to a two vehicle... Read More

Multiple vehicle crash near 23rd Ave

A multiple vehicle crash is causing traffic delays at the intersection of 23rd Ave and Cameron Road. Police were notified of a crash at the intersection just... Read More

Fatal crash victim named

Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 1, in the Bay of Plenty Police District. The crash involved a pedestrian... Read More

City centre road works pause over the holidays

Road works in Taurnaga City will be put on hold over the Christmas/New Year period. As many construction sites shut down for the holidays, Tauranga City Council... Read More

Person dies following state highway crash

One person is dead following a crash on State Highway 1, in the Bay of Plenty Police District. The crash involved a pedestrian and truck on SH1, just north of... Read More

Eastern Bay of Plenty road works planned this week

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises that chipsealing and construction works will continue on the Eastern Bay of Plenty network this coming week in the Rotorua,... Read More

Online traffic tools for great summer holidays

Christmas is coming and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising people to plan ahead and be prepared for the increase in traffic that comes with it. 'We wish... Read More

SH35 open to light vehicles only following slips

State Highway 35 between Te Kaha and Waihau Bay is now open to light vehicles but closed to heavy vehicles. Due to a number of slips between Te Kaha and Waihau... Read More

SH29A now clear after two truck crash near Hairini

UPDATED: 4:15pm: State Highway 29A near Hairini is now clear after a truck rolled blocking two lanes. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport agency is advising the truck has... Read More