Traffic & Crashes

Hundreds of cars to take over Mount Maunganui

What started as an idea and concept overseas, has made its way to Tauranga thanks to Wayne Brake. Car enthusiasts have been putting on car events that feature... Read More

Pedestrian hit by car after assaulting Uber driver

A person is in hospital in a serious but stable condition following being hit by a vehicle in Welcome Bay last night. Prior to being hit, the person had allegedly... Read More

Police recover stolen car

Police successfully recovered a stolen car last night, surprising the driver who was unaware it had been stolen. Police observed the stolen car on SH 29A at around... Read More

What‘s on - Anna Hawkins, market, doggy play date

Kia ora and welcome to the first Sunday for 2020. He ra hou. Me korero atu ki tetahi tangata tauhou a ka riro pea he hoa hou. Expect a fine day becoming hazy,... Read More

Two car collision in Katikati

One person received minor injuries following a vehicle collision in Katikati this evening. Police report that they were alerted to a vehicle collision involving... Read More

Today’s traffic pinch points

Traffic is expected to be busy on SH2 between Katikati and Tauranga between 11am and 4pm for Eastbound Traffic and between 9.30am and 4pm for Westbound Traffic... Read More

Police name man killed in Kaimai truck crash

Police have named the man who died after a crash on the Kaimai Ranges before Christmas. He was Aaron Scott Lester, age 48, of Te Puke. Lester was critically... Read More

Six deaths in official holiday road toll

Six people have died on our roads during the 2019/2020 Christmas/New Year holiday period. The official holiday period began at 4pm on Tuesday, December 24, 2019,... Read More

Delays along SH2 Katikati

As holidaymakers are making their return home or continuing their holiday in the Bay, motorists travelling through Katikati are being warned of some delays. The... Read More

2019 road deaths lower, but still more work to do

As we enter the new decade, my thoughts are with the families, friends and communities of the 353 people who lost their lives in road crashes last year, says Duty... Read More

Vehicle faults a factor in rising fatalities

The Motor Trade Association says there has been an alarming increase in fatal accidents involving vehicle factors such as bald tyres. MTA has analysed NZ Transport... Read More

Road closures as thousands to attend Bay Dreams

More than 30,000 people are expected to attend Bay Dreams at Baypark on Thursday, January 2 2020. To help manage traffic congestion, roads near the event site... Read More