Traffic & Crashes

Karangahake Gorge now open following crash

4.06pm update: State Highway 2 through Karangahake Gorge has now reopened following a serious crash. "The road is now open. Please be patient and take care.... Read More

SH2 near Opotiki blocked due to crash

There has been a single vehicle crash on State Highway 2 between Awakeri and Opotiki. NZTA advise that due to the crash between Paerata Ridge Rd and Appleton... Read More

Two-vehicle crash on SH33 near Okere Falls

There has been a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 33. Police were notified of the crash about 4.20pm. There are no reported injuries. Motorists are advised... Read More

Tree felling on SH2 in Whakamarama today

Tree felling works are being undertaken along State Highway 2 today, between Barrett Rd and Youngson Rd. Waka Kotahi Transport Agency says these works will be... Read More

Devonport Rd closure for new pedestrian crossings

A section of Devonport Road will be closed for two weeks, starting on Monday. The closure will be from Elizabeth Street and 2nd Ave, says a statement from Tauranga... Read More

SH29A near Tauriko reopens after crash

UPDATED 7.50pm: State Highway 29A between Pyes Pā Road and State Highway 36 has reopened following a crash. The road has been closed in both directions after... Read More

Road safety design tells hapū stories

Hapu stories have been incorporated into road safety measures designed to protect the Wairaka community in the Bay of Plenty. Traffic monitoring in the Wairaka... Read More

Three seriously injured in BOP crash

Three people are seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services are responding to the incident on Ōhope Road between Whakatāne... Read More

Two-car crash near Wairoa Bridge

UPDATE 8.44AM: Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 2, north of Betlhlehem. "The collision has occurred on the Wairoa River Bridge and... Read More

Serious crash on Te Puke Highway

UPDATE 7.11AM: Two people are reported to be injured following a truck and car crash on Te Puke Highway. Emergency services were called to the crash at 6.15am. A... Read More

Residents “prisoners” over SH2 safety concerns

Some residents in Ōmokoroa are so scared of using State Highway 2 they feel like 'prisoners” in the town, according to Coromandel MP Scott Simpson. ... Read More

Serious injuries after Maungatapu crash

One person has suffered serious injuries in a crash on Maungatapu Road. Police have confirmed they were alerted to the incident just after 6pm. Three cars are... Read More