Traffic & Crashes

Speed limits going back up, full list announced

A full list of the roads and the dates their speed limits go up is at the bottom of this article. Reversals on blanket speed limit reductions will begin... Read More

Fatal crash in Western Bay of Plenty

One person has died following a serious crash in the Western Bay of Plenty. At around 1am, police were called to a single-vehicle crash at the Kelly Road... Read More

Cambridge Rd to open on Thursday

Sheet piling works for the Tauriko Enabling Works project are ahead of schedule at the SH29/Cambridge Road intersection, which means the lane closure will be... Read More

Highway open following serious crash

State Highway 5 has reopened following an earlier crash at Waipunga. Emergency services were called to the crash in the Bay of Plenty Police District around... Read More

Police: 'keep kids safe as schools start back'

Police are urging families to prioritise the safety of our children who are preparing to head back to school over the coming weeks. "The start of the school... Read More

Vehicle crash on SH29A, Te Manga

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash on State Highway 29A near Te Manga. "This is a single vehicle crash on SH29A near the intersection with... Read More

Summer on State Highway 29

Crews continue to tackle a significant programme of summer maintenance on State Highway 29 (SH29). Work to rebuild and resurface the road across 9 sites... Read More

Crash near Welcome Bay sends one to hospital

Update 10.14am: A car has left Waitao Road, Welcome Bay, and gone three metres down into a drain, according to a Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson. "No... Read More

Heavy Traffic expected across Bay of Plenty

Heavy traffic is expected across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions as people head to their holiday destinations, says Andrew Brosnan, NZ Transport Agency Waka... Read More

Tauranga school mates become Google stars

Tauranga's Fergusson Park may be known for its scenic views and peaceful atmosphere but, for a group of Ōtūmoetai College mates, the park will forever be linked... Read More

SH30 fatal crash: Police appeal for information

Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Whakatāne yesterday. At around 4pm police responded to a crash involving a car and a pedestrian... Read More

SH30 closed following crash, Whakatane

Update 6.05pm Hato Hone St John responded to a serious incident on State Highway 30 near Thornton Road, Awakeri, at 4.07pm. A helicopter, an ambulance, and... Read More