Traffic & Crashes

Vigilance urged as children return to school

"Drive slowly outside schools and be prepared to stop in case children dart out." This is just one of a number of safety messages police are issuing this week,... Read More

Traffic congestion expected on BOP highways

People heading back into the Bay of Plenty after the long weekend are being warned to expect delays on the highways. Heavy traffic is expected to clog up State... Read More

Pedestrian hit by car in Papamoa

A pedestrian has been hit by a car in Papamoa. Police received a report of a car and pedestrian crash on Belray Pl at around 8.13pm. A police spokesperson says... Read More

Pedestrian injured following Pyes Pa crash

A pedestrian has been seriously injured following a crash on State Highway 36 at Pyes Pa. Police were called to the crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian... Read More

Two-vehicle crash in Papamoa

There has been a vehicle crash in Papamoa. The two-car crash occurred near the corner of Domain Rd and Tara Rd Police report that there were... Read More

Motorcylist injured following crash on SH26

9.50am Update: A motorcyle rider has sustained moderate injuries following a crash on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Ngongotaha. NZ Police report that... Read More

Tauranga locals fuming at appalling parking

SunLive has received a spate of complaints about bad and illegal parking and a Tauranga woman is sharing her experience in the hope people will be more considerate. ... Read More

Thrice around the world for Tauranga Lime users

Tauranga City Council has declared itself happy with the use of Lime scooters in the city. The electric scooters first popped up on city streets in October.... Read More

Site investigations kick off along SH2

Ecological and ground investigations required for Stage Two of the Takitimu North Link project, between Te Puna and Omokoroa, are now underway. Starting in late... Read More

Heavy traffic volumes forecast for BOP highways

With the long weekend fast approaching, people will be planning on what they will be doing for their three day weekend. Those planning to head away are being... Read More

Resealing works continue on SH2

Resealing works on State Highway 2 are continuing this week between Old Tauranga Road and Athenree Road, north of Katikati. Nightworks will continue between 7pm... Read More

Person seriously injured in Te Puke crash

Emergency services are responding to a crash between a car and lamp post in Te Puke. A police spokesperson says they were called to the incident at the intersection... Read More