Traffic & Crashes

AA calls for roadside alcohol testing to ramp up

The Automobile Association wants testing for alcohol on the roads to return to previous levels. About a third of all fatal crashes in New Zealand involve someone... Read More

Vehicle crashes into power pole near Te Puke

No injuries have been reported following a single vehicle crash near Te Puke this morning. Emergency services were called to Rangiruru Road after reports... Read More

High demand for overseas licence conversions

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is working hard to process a significant increase of applications from overseas driver licence holders who need to convert their... Read More

One person injured following cycle and car crash

One person has been injured following a collision between a cycle and vehicle in Papamoa. The crash was reported to Police at 1pm. The collision between the... Read More

Busy Saturday night for Police

It was a busy Saturday night for Police around the Western Bay of Plenty. Incidents attended included vehicle collisions, pursuits, searches with Police dogs,... Read More

Two vehicle crash in Bethlehem

Police are responding following a report of two-vehicle crash on Bethlehem Rd. The collision occurred around 5.10pm. There are no reports of any injuries. One... Read More

Come and have your say today about Mount streets

Tauranga City Council's project team is asking the local community to come and have a say today on the ‘Innovating streets at the Mount' project. 'We... Read More

Feedback for Mount trial closes on Monday

Tauranga City Council is encouraging the public to share their ideas for a trial to test temporary changes to street layouts in The Mount. The main aim of the... Read More

Person moderately injured in Cameron Road crash

Update: One person has sustained moderate injuries following a crash between a cyclist and car on Cameron Road this morning. Police responded to a report of a... Read More

A short cut to the shops

A community constable has come to the rescue of an 87-year-old man found driving his ride-on lawnmower to the supermarket. Constable Sophia Holloway came... Read More

Road closures between Te Maunga & Baypark tonight

Road closures on State Highway 29A between the Te Maunga and Baypark will start tonight. These closures are required for preparatory works for the construction... Read More

Name change for Tauranga Northern Link

One of the Bay of Plenty's most significant infrastructure projects has been renamed. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and the hapū Treaty partners have formally... Read More