Traffic & Crashes

Significant changes on SH2 near Bayfair

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises a new temporary signalised pedestrian crossing will be operational across the full width of State Highway 2 Maunganui... Read More

Truck break down at Te Maunga roundabout

UPDATE 11.12AM: The truck is now off the road. "Waka Kotahi thanks motorists for their patience," says a spokesperson for the roading agency. EARLIER: Delays... Read More

Calls to avoid “devastating outcomes” at crossings

A moment of inattention could cost you your life on a train track. This is the message from Police, NZTA and the Government as part of Rail Safety Week. The... Read More

Roadway art to support safer streets projects

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says changes being made to the rules for road markings will support street safety projects, by allowing roadway art to be used... Read More

Motorcyclist seriously injured in BOP crash

A motorcyclist is in serious condition following a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash at 12.30am. A police... Read More

Green light for Te Awa River Ride

Cyclists and walkers will now have a safer way to get around Taupo, Turangi, and between Hamilton and Cambridge, with funding for shared paths and Te Awa River... Read More

SH2 crash causing traffic delays

A crash on State Highway 2 near the Te Maunga roundabout is causing traffic delays on SH2 as well SH29A. A police spokesperson says there is a vehicle collision... Read More

Te Maunga lane blocked following vehicle breakdown

Motorists are being warned to expect delays near the Te Maunga roundabout this morning. NZTA is reporting a breakdown before the Te Maunga roundabout has blocked... Read More

Maunganui Road clear after two-vehicle crash

Maunganui Road is now clear following a two-vehicle crash. Emergency services were called to the crash, at the intersection of Spur Ave, just after 12pm. A police... Read More

Moderate injuries in Aongatete crash

Investigations are underway into a crash on Wright Road, near Aongatete. Emergency services were called to the crash just after 8pm on Tuesday. A police... Read More

Reports of broken down truck on SH29

People travelling over the Kaimai Range via State Highway 29 are being warned to expect delays. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a truck has broken... Read More

Two arrested after short BOP pursuit

Two people are due to appear in court following a police pursuit in the Bay of Plenty, which lasted only a matter of seconds. A police spokesperson says... Read More