Traffic & Crashes

Working to reduce death and injury on NZ roads

Police are partnering with Z Energy and 250 bottle stores to encourage drivers and drinkers to plan ahead to keep safe over Queen's Birthday weekend. 'As a Road... Read More

Crash blocking SH2 near Papamoa

Motorists are being warned to expect delays on State Highway 2, between Papamoa and Baypark. A crash is reported to be blocking the left lane just after Sandhurst... Read More

Police warning after BOP drink driving figures

Police are warning motorists in some areas of the country that if you drink and drive, Police will catch you, after finding 180 impaired drivers in the Bay of... Read More

Bridges “gutted” by Takitimu North Link changes

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges says he is 'gutted” with what he calls a 'delayed cancellation” of Stage Two construction on the Takitimu North Link Plans... Read More

SADD challenges Kiwis this weekend

Students Against Dangerous Driving - SADD is calling for a collective Kiwi response to change the course of a dismal 40 year record. From 1980 to 2020, there... Read More

Hack your holiday weekend travel

With lots of people keen to make the most of the last long weekend for a few months, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is sharing its top ‘trip hack' to make... Read More

Stolen vehicle crashed in Papamoa

Police are making enquiries after a stolen vehicle was found crashed in Papamoa. Police say they were alerted around 5.25am after someone came across a vehicle... Read More

Coroner highlights driving issues in recent report

Coroners has highlighted the importance of rumble strips and rest following the death of two people on Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Naomi Francis Healey, 64, died... Read More

Solving driving challenge for seasonal workers

A group of Samoan seasonal workers are now the proud holders of full New Zealand driver licences - thanks to the efforts of a determined Hastings police officer. The... Read More

New road layout changes for SH2

Changes will be taking place on State Highway 2 north of Sargent Road (Wainui Stream) and south of Wright Road (Whatakao Stream) from this week, as part of the... Read More

Heavy vehicle ban for Mount Maunganui streets

Tauranga City Council commissioners have voted to ban heavy vehicles from numerous roads in Mount Maunganui to 'protect the quality of life” for residents. ... Read More

Large beams moving from Te Puke to Omokoroa today

2.30pm update: George Wheatley has filmed a truck carrying one of the large bridge beams which is being transported from Te Puke to Omokoroa today on State Highway... Read More