Traffic & Crashes

Toys and joy ahead at Papamoa Christmas parade

It's all go in Pāpāmoa this morning with a bright sunny day ahead for the Pak'N Save Pāpāmoa Christmas in Toyland Santa Parade 2020. 'We have an amazing... Read More

Aotearoa Bike Challenge back for 2021

Registrations are now open for the Aotearoa Bike Challenge, which runs through February 2021. The challenge is a fun, free competition that incentivises people... Read More

Answering the ‘why‘ of Maunganui Road changes

A stretch of Maunganui Rd from Hull Rd to Hinau St is undergoing major construction work. Improvements started in 2017 between Tawa St and Sutherland Rd,... Read More

Traffic delay warning for SH2 on Monday

Motorists travelling on State Highway 2, between Athenree Gorge and Te Puna, are being reminded to plan ahead as there will be delays from Monday while road resurfacing... Read More

Possible heavy vehicle ban on Oceanbeach Road

Tauranga City Council have agreed to explore the option of banning heavy vehicles from one of Mount Maunganui's main roads. This comes in response to a... Read More

Police warn drivers to give way

Give way, otherwise this could happen. Waikato Police have issued a warning to drivers alongside an image capturing the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash on November... Read More

Police target trucks in operation triangle

Far from being obtuse, Operation Triangle is easy to understand and not a dull topic at all, says Senior Sergeant Lex Soepnel. In fact the message is clear, says... Read More

One dead after BOP crash

One person has died after a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, Rotorua. A police spokesperson... Read More

Truckies urge extra care on SH35

The intersection of Snell Road and State Highway 35 is causing concern for truck drivers and the Ōpōtiki Harbour project team and they are asking locals to take... Read More

Checkpoint numbers a sobering reminder

An 18-year-old driver on a restricted licence is one of 196 drivers who were found to have alcohol in their system in the weekend. Waikato Police conducted an... Read More

Partial road closure at Bayfair roundabout tonight

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises the Bayfair roundabout will be partially closed tonight, in preparation for the installation of ground improvements in... Read More

Heavy traffic on SH2 near Bethlehem after crash

A two car crash on State Highway 2 near Wairoa Road is causing heavy traffic. A woman has contacted SunLive and says two cars were involved in the accident. Traffic... Read More