Traffic & Crashes

Police appeal for witnesses to motorcycle crash

Waikato Police are appealing for witnesses to a motorcycle crash on Tauranga Road - State Highway 24 - on January 28. "The crash, involving a red Triumph... Read More

Make-over time on Tauranga state highways   

A couple of urban state highways in and around Tauranga are set to be refreshed over the next three months in three different locations. NZTA Waka Kotahi... Read More

Serious injuries in BoP crash

One person is reported to have serious injuries following a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called after a ute had rolled on State Highway... Read More

$10.3m funding agreed for Tauranga traffic project

Plans to reduce congestion in one of Tauranga's biggest choke points can begin after the Government approved funding for the design stage. New Zealand Transport... Read More

All roads lead to the new Piarere roundabout

A new approach to the Piarere roundabout is set to open to the public soon. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said road users can look forward to a more complete... Read More

Waioweka Gorge three-day closure

State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge will be closed for three days next week but opening again in the evenings. Asphalt resurfacing and other maintenance... Read More

Person trapped in serious BoP crash

One person is in a serious condition after a crash involving a truck in the Bay of Plenty Police say emergency services were called to State Highway 30... Read More

Global Peace Run visits Bay of Plenty

This week, Bay of Plenty schools and community members will join in a significant global effort for peace, the Sri Chinmoy Oneness Home Peace Run. The Peace... Read More

Waikato, Bay of Plenty road works advance

With continued sunshine, road workers across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions are making significant progress on various worksites. NZ Transport Agency... Read More

Two vehicle crash on SH2, Athenree Gorge

There has been a crash on SH2, Athenree Gorge, near Arden Road. A police spokesperson said they received a report of the two-vehicle crash at around 4 pm. "One... Read More

Pukehina fatal: Police release Tauranga man's name

Police can now confirm the name of the man who died in a single vehicle crash in Pukehina. Emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on Pukehina... Read More

SH2 night roadworks complete early

Work to rebuild a section of State Highway 2 at night near Snodgrass Rd has finished two weeks ahead of schedule, with the team wrapping things up last week. NZ... Read More