Traffic & Crashes

Single vehicle crash on TEL

UPDATE 8.09AM: The crash on the Tauranga Eastern Link is now clear. Earlier this morning, a car hit the centre wire barried near the Te Puke Highway roundabout. People... Read More

Fatal crash in Bay of Plenty

One person has died following a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Police can now confirm one person has died following a serious crash on SH 30, Lake Rotoma in Rotorua. Emergency... Read More

Serious injuries in SH30 crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 30 near Lake Rotoma. Police were notified of the incident, between Oxford Road and Matahi... Read More

Traffic chaos on SH2

Mass traffic delays are being reported on State Highway 2, between Katikati and Omokoroa. While traffic delays are nothing new on the highway, large than normal... Read More

Tauranga residents push back on Cameron Rd upgrade

Hugely significant; hugely costly; hugely wrong. They are all ways being used to describe the largest overhaul of the main street heading into the centre of Tauranga. Construction... Read More

TEL fatal crash driver jailed

As Benjamin Dods​ sped down the wrong side of the road, moments before a fatal crash, he was drunk, had methamphetamine in his system, and hadn't slept for 30... Read More

Daytime closure planned for Pekatahi Bridge

People travelling on State Highway 2 between Awakeri and Tāneatua from Monday, October 11, to Wednesday, October 13, are asked to plan ahead and allow extra time... Read More

Speed limit review for SH29, 29A and 24

People from Te Poi, Matamata and Tauranga are being asked to share local insights as Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency continues to review speed limits on state... Read More

Vehicle crashes into power pole in Hairini

A single vehicle crash in Hairini has brought down a power pole. Police were called to Haukore Street shortly before 2pm following a report of a car hitting a... Read More

Cyclist seriously injured in Tauranga South crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a car and cyclist in Tauranga South. One person has suffered serious injuries. A St John spokesperson... Read More

Utilities investigations at SH2/Edgecumbe Road

Investigations to locate utility services will be carried out at the entrance to Edgecumbe Road from State Highway 2 in Tauranga this week. Contractors will be... Read More

Next stage of Bayfair flyover gaining height

Bayfair is the centre of activity for the Bay Link project as the southern ramp of the Bayfair flyover takes shape, rising up out of the ground. Waka Kotahi NZ... Read More