Traffic & Crashes

One dead following Tauranga crash

One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Tauranga. Emergency services were called to the crash on Ohauiti Road, Hairini, about 11.35am on Sunday. "An... Read More

Power out after Welcome Bay crash

Welcome Bay Road is closed this morning after a car crashed into a power pole. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a vehicle has crashed on Welcome... Read More

Te Maunga: Extra travel time needed this week

Allow extra time for travel through Te Maunga intersection this week. That is the message that Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is sending to road users returning... Read More

Power box fire ruins final minutes of rugby

A SunLive reader has reported that a powerbox is on fire in Otumoetai. The powerbox located on Otumoetai Rd near Brookfield Terrace caught fire about 6.15pm. Emergency... Read More

Serious crash in Ohauiti

1.15pm update: Emergency services are currently at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Ohauiti Rd, Hairini. One person is reported to be seriously injured. ... Read More

What’s on – soap making, rugby, expos and markets

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. It's a mostly cloudy day ahead with a possible... Read More

College builds circle of community

Do secondary students anywhere else in New Zealand spend more than three hours on a school bus each day? While other students are still rubbing their eyes... Read More

Tauranga resurfacing works start this weekend

Resurfacing works will take place on State Highway 2 in Bethlehem, between Moffatt Road and Waihi Road, from this Sunday night. New Zealand Transport agency... Read More

Tauranga man to chair transport board

Tauranga's Greg Pert has been appointed chair of the Road Transport Forum Board of Directors. The Tranzliquid Logistics director and owner replaces Neil... Read More

Delays expected as road works start in Te Puke

Preparations are underway for resealing roadworks on Te Puke Highway, starting this month and expected to be completed before Christmas. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Vehicle rolls in SH2 crash

UPDATE: A vehicle is on its side following a crash on State Highway 2. Emergency services are responding to a two-car crash on Te Puke East Road, Pongakawa. A... Read More

Motorcyclist killed in highway crash

Updated 5.50pm: The Thames Coast Road has reopened after a fatal crash this morning. A motorcyclist is dead following a crash with a truck on State Highway 25. Emergency... Read More