Traffic & Crashes

Night roadworks to cause delays on SH2 next week

Resurfacing night works will take place next week on State Highway 2/Takitimu Drive, northbound between Elizabeth Street and the SH2/Otumoetai off-ramp near Chapel... Read More

One person dead after being hit by car on SH5

One person has died after being hit by a car on State Highway 5 in Rotorua. The crash, involving a car and pedestrian, was reported around 12.15pm in Tihiotonga.... Read More

Serious crash on SH5 in Rotorua

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash along State Highway 5, Tihiotonga in Rotorua. The crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian was reported... Read More

Heavy traffic expected on BOP roads this weekend

Police are warning motorists of a higher risk on the roads, with heavy traffic being forecast for the Bay of Plenty this Labour Weekend. New Zealand Police and... Read More

One critically injured in Bethlehem crash

One person is in critical condition following a crash in Bethlehem. Firefighters had to free the driver from the vehicle on Westmorland Rise, just after 10am. Fire... Read More

Traffic chaos on SH2

Traffic is reported to be a "nightmare" on State Highway 2, near Bethlehem. SunLive readers have reported massive delays on the highway, between Bethlehem and... Read More

One in custody after Tauranga pursuit

One person is in police custody following a police chase though Tauranga. A pursuit began on Pyes Pa Road at 1.40pm. A number of people reported seeing the pursuit... Read More

Person seriously injured in Tauranga hit and run

Police investigating a hit and run incident in Tauranga are appealing for information. Around 10pm on Monday, a person was struck by a vehicle on Watling Street. The... Read More

One dead following SH5 truck crash

Police can confirm one person has died following the truck and van crash on State Highway 5, Tarawera. A total of 10 people have been injured in the crash. The... Read More

Multiple injuries in SH5 crash

UPDATE 10.41AM: Up to 10 people have been injured, two seriously, in a crash on State Highway 5. Emergency services, including rescue helicopters, have now arrived... Read More

Resurfacing works on Takitimu Drive

Resurfacing works are being carried out on State Highway 2/Takitimu Drive this week. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says the works will be taking place between... Read More

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Tauranga crash

UPDATE 5.39PM: A motorcyclist has sustained serious injuries following a crash in Tauranga. A police spokesperson says they received a report of a collision between... Read More