Traffic & Crashes

One dead after Waikato crash

One person has died following a crash in Waikato. Police in Waikato are attending two serious crashes this morning. The first happened on Tower Road in Matamata... Read More

Auckland athletes to enjoy Marra Sprint Triathlon

Set against the stunning backdrop of Mauao, the Marra Sprint Triathlon today will be host to athletes from around NZ, including many last minute entries from Auckland. With... Read More

Car hits power pole in Mount Maunganui

A car has hit a power pole on Stawell Avenue in Mount Maunganui this morning. A SunLive reader at the scene says a car hit the pole and Fire and Emergency were... Read More

One dead in Aongatete crash overnight

One person has died following a single vehicle crash in the Western Bay of Plenty overnight. The crash was reported shortly before 2am this morning and occurred... Read More

Fatality after SH2 Athenree crash

UPDATED 11.56am: One person has died in the crash between a truck and car on State Highway 2, Athenree Gorge. One person died at the scene and another person... Read More

Man killed in SH29 crash named

Police have released the name of the man killed in a crash on State Highway 29. He was 43-year-old Shae Noel Dixon. The Hamilton man died when two vehicles,... Read More

Police probing multiple crashes in the Mount

Police continue to probe the circumstances surrounding two crashes in Mount Maunganui. Several cars were involved in the crashes near Tauranga Harbour Bridge. A... Read More

Travel surveys on state highways next week

Roadside travel surveys will be carried out on key state highway corridors around the Western Bay of Plenty next week. On Tuesday, March 16, the roadside... Read More

Second crash reported on Hewletts Road

A car has gone through a fence on Hewletts Road. A photographer at the scene says the vehicle has gone through the fence and crashed into the Z Fuel yard. "There... Read More

Crashes reported near Tauranga Harbour Bridge

Reports are coming in of two crashes near the Tauranga Harbour Bridge. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says one vehicle is on its roof. "It appears... Read More

Council encourages public transport use

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council say encouraging children to catch the bus may help them view public transport favourably. The Long Term Plan is currently... Read More

Traffic delays following SH2 crash

Traffic delays are being reported following a crash on State Highway 2. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says traffic is backing up from Minden Road... Read More