Traffic & Crashes

Highway to be closed for ground improvement work

State Highway 29A between the Baypark and Te Maunga roundabouts will be closed this weekend and next to allow for stone column ground improvement work. These... Read More

Vehicle rolls in SH29a crash

UPDATED 8.28PM: Two vehicles are badly damaged following a crash on State Highway 29a. One vehicle rolled in the crash, says a police spokesperson. "Police were... Read More

Car badly damaged in Tauranga crash

A vehicle and truck have crashed on Fraser Street. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a truck has rammed the back of a car on Fraser Street. 'It's... Read More

Road death - brother and witness statements clash

The brother of a motorcyclist who died after losing control of his bike does not agree with eye witness statements. Ian Stephenson also believes there may be... Read More

Greater competition to lead to cheaper fuel prices

The Government is introducing changes that will promote greater competition in the fuel market at the wholesale level and lead to lower prices on the forecourt... Read More

“Let‘s not be in a hurry for our own funeral”

Motorists are being warned to take care on the roads at sunrise and sunset times following a two car crash in the Bay of Plenty. Firefighters were called to the... Read More

Cost of wire barriers worth it - NZTA

The cost of safety barriers on State Highway 2 between Waihi and Trig Road are justified because of their safety benefits, says the New Zealand Transport Agency. The... Read More

BOP couple killed in Cambridge crash

The family of a Bay of Plenty couple killed in a crash in Cambridge want to thank 'everyone for their support during this tragic time”. Christopher... Read More

Record low of vehicle collisions with trains

Figures released by KiwiRail show that 2019 had the lowest number of collisions between vehicles and trains on record In New Zealand. In 2019, there were... Read More

“Wire road barriers a waste of money”

A road safety campaigner feels money is being wasted on steel wire rope barriers on the side of road when it should be spent on improving road surfaces. In... Read More

Elizabeth St closed for building development

Elizabeth Street in Tauranga will be closed from Thursday, February 27 to March 13. The road will be closed between Devonport Road and Grey Street, to allow... Read More

Eight die in weekend crashes in North Island

The road toll stands at eight this morning following a horror weekend on the roads in the North Island. An infant is in critical condition in Waikato Hospital... Read More