Traffic & Crashes

One dead following serious crash near Karapiro

Update 7.45pm: State Highway 29 near Karapiro has now reopened following a fatal crash this afternoon. One person has died following a two-vehicle crash which... Read More

Expected traffic congestion spots today

NZTA advise that State Highway 2 between Tauranga and Katikati, near Whakamarama, is likely to have traffic congestion this afternoon. 'Traffic is expected to... Read More

Car towing boat crash near Hairini

Two vehicles, one towing a boat, have collided near Hairini this afternoon. Police were alerted to the vehicle collision on Welcome Bay Road, near State Highway... Read More

SH1 closed following fatal crash near Cambridge

Update, 7.40am: One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 1/Tirau Rd near the intersection of Hydro Rd, near Cambridge. Another person is... Read More

Crossing takes its bloody toll

Roundabouts are meant to be the safest form of intersection control, but try telling that to the people of Tara Road in Papamoa. Frustrated residents are complaining... Read More

Holiday traffic congestion begins around Tauranga

Update 4pm: Motorists are being warned to expect delays of up to 30 minutes on State Highway 29, near Tauriko. "Due to holiday traffic, expect delays of up to... Read More

Man charged after fatal police chase

A 28-year-old man has been charged following a fatal police chase early this morning in Rotokawa, near Taupo. The passenger, a 45-year-old man, died at the scene.... Read More

Heavier than normal traffic expected this weekend

Plan ahead, and be patient to ensure a safe journey on Bay of Plenty and Waikato roads this weekend. That's Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency's message to motorists... Read More

Traffic delays on SH2

Reports are coming in of traffic delays State Highway 2, between Bethlehem and Katikati. A SunLive reader has messaged us on Facebook to say there is a broken... Read More

$17 million project to start in Rotorua

Construction of a $17 million project to improve a section of State Highway 30/Te Ngae Road in Rotorua will start next month. NZTA announced work will begin... Read More

Two killed in separate crashes

Two people have died in the Bay of Plenty Police District this morning. One person died following a fleeing driver incident at Rotokawa, near Taupō, early this... Read More

Detours in place on SH2 this holiday weekend

State Highway 2 at Ngatea will remain closed through the Auckland Anniversary long weekend. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says the closure, between the Piako... Read More