Traffic & Crashes

Serious injuries in SH1 crash

One person is seriously injured in a crash on State Highway 1 at Lichfield, south of Putaruru. A police spokesperson says two vehicles crashed just after 6.35am. "The... Read More

Man dies following digger crash

A man has died following a digger crash earlier today. Police have confirmed a 69-year-old has died following the incident on Te Puna Quarry Road. 'Police... Read More

Police appeal for witnesses to Rotorua crash

Police are asking for anyone who witnessed a serious crash in Rotorua earlier this month to come forward with information. The crash in question occurred... Read More

Life-saving defibrillators in police cars

Sixty-five Automated External Defibrillators are now in the hands of Waikato and Bay of Plenty police officers. Highway Patrol, Strategic Traffic Unit and Commercial... Read More

A mother‘s message: “Listen to your children”

Rachel O'Neill has the name of her eldest son Tyson tattooed on each wrist. Written below his name on her left wrist is the date and time of his birth. Tattooed... Read More

Power out in Te Puke after vehicle crash

Power is out in Te Puke as contractors replace a pole damaged in a crash. A SunLive reader has emailed a photo showing a damaged power pole on Cameron Road in... Read More

SH25A closed for vehicle recovery

State Highway 25A (Kopu-Hikuai Road) will be closed for several hours today for heavy vehicle recovery, following a multi-vehicle crash last week. Four people... Read More

Multiple vehicle crash at Mount Maunganui

There has been a multiple vehicle crash at Mount Maunganui. Police were notified of the multiple vehicle crash on Spur Ave at 11.38am. "There don't appear... Read More

SH29A now open following crash near Oropi

1pm update: State Highway 29A between Oropi and Poike Roads has now reopened following a three-car collision on SH29A east of Oropi Rd roundabout. The scene... Read More

Two crashes, one in Te Puke, one in Tauranga

There have been two vehicle collisions, one in Te Puke and one in Tauranga. Police report that a single-vehicle collision occurred on Cameron Rd in Te Puke. Police... Read More

Single vehicle collision in Papamoa

There has been a single-vehicle crash in Papamoa. Police were notified of the single-vehicle collision on Bahamas Key at 4.11pm. It is unknown if there are any... Read More

Tree down on Wairoa Rd as wild weather passes

A tree that has come down on Wairoa Rd is reported to be over power lines. A SunLive reader reports that a large tree has toppled over on Wairoa Rd, between State... Read More