Traffic & Crashes

TEL fatal crash accused pleads guilty

A man charged in relation to a fatal crash on the Tauranga Eastern Link has plead guilty to manslaughter. Benjamin Mark Dods ​appeared in the High Court at... Read More

Opening eyes to trucks‘ blind zones in Tauranga

Awareness, positioning, control and good decision making were the main takeaways for attendees after the Blindzone demonstrations at Tauranga Marina Bridge carpark. The... Read More

Repairs to SH2 Pongakawa from Sunday

Speed restrictions will be in place on State Highway 2 in Pongakawa, between Pongakawa Station Road and Benner Road, as road repair works get underway on Sunday. To... Read More

Programme works to put a stop to youth road trauma

We see it in the news almost daily. Accidents, injuries and deaths on our roads are a significant issue, one exacerbated by an ever-increasing number of vehicles... Read More

Teenager killed in BOP crash

Police say they are 'likely to lay charges in due course”, as an investigation into a crash which killed a Bay of Plenty teenager continues. Fourteen-year-old... Read More

Public invited to meet dapper motorcyclists

Over 100 smartly dressed and debonair motorcyclists have taken to the streets of Tauranga today as part of the global ‘Distinguished Gentleman's Ride', in... Read More

Dashing and dapper on Sunday for a worthy cause

Mighty steel steeds will be the mode of choice for around 100 local debonair and smartly dressed motorcyclists embarking on a motoring fundraiser on Sunday. ... Read More

Vehicle crash on SH29A near Kopurererua Valley

There has been a minor vehicle collision on State Highway 29A. The crash occurred at around 1.40pm on SH29a between Hastings Road and Kopurererua Stream. Police... Read More

Overnight closures planned for Karangahake Gorge

The Karangahake Gorge will be closed each night this coming week from Sunday to Wednesday. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency have advised that minor safety improvement... Read More

Child survives being hit by vehicle in Welcome Bay

A child has escaped with some cuts and bruises after being hit by a car in Welcome Bay. Police received a report of a child being hit by a car in Esmeralda St... Read More

Three vehicle crash on Turret Road

Members of the public are reporting a huge police presence on Turret Road following a motorbike crash. A police spokesperson says they were called to the crash,... Read More

Website allows Kiwis to choose safe and clean cars

A New Zealand transport agency is encouraging people to buy safe and clean cars they can afford. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says safe and clean cars can... Read More