Traffic & Crashes

Vehicle crash in Oropi, none injured

A vehicle has crashed in Oropi this morning Police were advised at 8.38am today that a vehicle has crashed on the No 2 Road, Oropi. 'The two occupants are reportedly... Read More

The true power of pedal power

The plucky 14-year-old might be running the gauntlet of every bus, truck and car on busy Cameron Road each day, but her daily jaunts up and down sniper alley still... Read More

It’s all about the Ford

Ford Muscle Car Club Tauranga's All Ford Day is entering its 21st year. On display on March 1 will be everything Ford alongside Peter Cramp and his 79 XD Ford... Read More

Tauranga CBD businesses rally to fund shuttles

After a summer of 'suffering”, businesses in the Tauranga CBD are banding together and getting behind an initiative that could bring more life to the streets. A... Read More

Overnight closures planned for Karangahake Gorge

State Highway 2 through the Karangahake Gorge will be closed between 8pm and 5am on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 February for road resurfacing. Signage and cordons... Read More

Car down bank in Welcome Bay

A car has crashed down a bank in Welcome Bay this afternoon. Police received reports of a vehicle going down a bank on James Cook Drive at 4.10pm, says a police... Read More

Further reseal works on SH2 Plummers Point Rd

Additional resealing work will take place on State Highway 2 between Plummers Point Road and Barrett Road overnight tonight. A temporary speed limit of 30km/h... Read More

Serious injuries in Tauranga crash

UPDATED: One person has sustained serious injuries following a crash in Tauranga today. Police received a report of a crash at 10.30am between Cameron Road and... Read More

Wairoa Bridge cycleway works progressing

Installation of the new cycleway bridge on the Wairoa Bridge is progressing. Big trucks and cranes have been spotted by the bridge this morning, along with the... Read More

Man charged with manslaughter after BOP crash

Bay of Plenty Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious crash in the Rotorua area on Thursday, January 23. The crash, involving a car and a pedestrian,... Read More

Two crashes on SH36

Motorists travelling between Tauranga and Rotorua are being warned there maybe some delays. Two crashes are being reported on State Highway 36. The NZTA says there... Read More

Construction starts on $17M BOP road project

After years of controversy, the first sod has been turned on the $17 million Te Ngae Road project in the Bay of Plenty. At the Whakarewarewa Rugby club rooms... Read More