Traffic & Crashes

Keeping number plates safe event cancelled

Volunteers from Tauranga South Community Patrol and Police have had to cancel their number plate tamper resistant event today due to the weather. 'It's too dangerous... Read More

Power cut in Gate Pa and Parkvale following crash

PowerCo advise that there is a power outage in both Parkvale and Gate Pa following a vehicle striking a power pole overnight. Police report that emergency services... Read More

Storm surges, flooding and king tides in the BOP

With significant heavy rain being forecast for the weekend, people are being warned to prepare for potential flooding. The MetService is forecasting the most... Read More

Serious injuries in SH26 crash

Police are investigating the cause of a crash with has left one person with serious injuries. Emergency services were called to a crash between a truck and ute... Read More

Whakaari prosecution expected to draw crowds

Intense community and media interest in the next Whakaari WorkSafe prosecution hearing is expected to see the Whakatane District Court crammed to its limits -... Read More

Serious injuries in motorbike crash

UPDATED 7.56AM: A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries following a crash in Judea this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash, at the intersection... Read More

Fatalities confirmed following Waikato crash

Two people have died following an early morning crash. The crash, between a car and a truck, was reported to police at about 1.40am on State Hightway 1/Tirau... Read More

Multiple vehicle crash on Maunganui Road

One lane of Maunganui Road is blocked after a multiple vehicle crash tonight. One southbound lane of Maunganui road is blocked between Spur Avenue and Concord... Read More

SH2 breakdown causing traffic chaos

UPDATE 4.00PM: Waka Kotahi NZTA is advising that a broken down vehicle causing a traffic jam on SH2 has now been moved. However, traffic is still backed up, with... Read More

Council claims bus patronage grows in BOP

Increased levels of bus passenger use in Tauranga are reported to be driving up patronage in the region. In a report to Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana... Read More

Cyclist injured in Greerton crash

UPDATE 9.39AM: A cyclist is in Tauranga Hospital following crash in Greerton. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says emergency services were at the scene... Read More

Police investigating Te Puke Highway crash

Investigations are underway following a crash on Te Puke Highway. Emergency services were called to the crash just after 8pm. A police spokesperson says... Read More