Traffic & Crashes

Police urge motorists to report unsafe driving

Police are reminding motorists of the consequences of reckless and unsafe behaviour on New Zealand roads. Between January 1 and March 21, 215 vehicles have been... Read More

Another weekend of tree felling near Omokoroa

Tree felling works will continue at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Youngson Road, near Omokoroa, this weekend. Waka Kotahi Transport Agency says these... Read More

Traffic at a standstill after SH2 crash

UPDATED: A car going down a bank on State Highway 2 is causing traffic chaos this afternoon. A police spokesperson says police were advised at 4.20pm that a car... Read More

Warning issued following motorbike crashes

Police are urging motorbike riders to slow down and drive safely, following a spate of fatal and serious injury crashes this year. So far in 2021, there has sadly... Read More

Calls for people to have say on SH2 speed review

People from Mangatarata to Katikati are being asked to share their insights as Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency continues to review speed limits on state highways... Read More

One injured following crash near Whakamarama

One person has received moderate injuries following a crash involving a motorcycle and a car on State Highway 2 near Whakamarama. "This car and motorbike... Read More

Police release name of person killed in Taneatua

Police have released the name of the man killed in a crash on SH2, Taneatua last Monday. "He was Bronson Te Kuru, 44, of Poroporo," says a Police spokesperson. 'Our... Read More

Skydive Tauranga mourns death of sports skydiver

Skydive Tauranga has issued a statement following the death of a skydiver at Tauranga Airport on Saturday. "Skydive Tauranga is saddened by the accident... Read More

Cyclist dies in Te Puna

A person has died while cycling in Te Puna. A Sunlive reader has reported that two ambulances and a fire truck were at the scene of a cyclist lying on the... Read More

CAA to investigate Tauranga skydive fatality

The sudden death of a skydiver has sent New Zealand's skydiving community into shock. Police reported the man died on his way to hospital, after skydiving near... Read More

Free bus fares for the mobility impaired

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana has confirmed people with mobility impairment will be able to travel on the region's buses for free from July 1. The... Read More

SH2 tree felling near Omokoroa

Traffic delays are expected on State Highway 2 today near Omokoroa as tree felling takes place. The work will be carried out between Plummers Point Rd and Youngson... Read More