Traffic & Crashes

Serious crash closes SH27

A serious crash has closed State Highway 27 near Patetonga this afternoon. The NZTA is reporting the crash to be at the intersection of SH27 and Maukoro Landing... Read More

One dies following SH29 crash

One person has died after a truck crash that closed State Highway 29. The two truck crash occurred on Monday, December 23, 2019, at around 3.30pm, between Belk... Read More

Car flipped in Welcome Bay

A car has crashed and flipped on Welcome Bay Road near the intersection of Waitaha Road. A SunLive photographer at the scene says two cars were involved in the... Read More

No injuries following crash with fence on SH2

Police confirm that there were no injuries following a single car collision this morning on State Highway 2, north of Katikati. "A car collided with a fence just... Read More

Freedom camping in the Western Bay of Plenty

Western Bay of Plenty Council advise that there are 46 different places where people can freedom camp in the Western Bay. There is also a KiwiCamp facility newly... Read More

Plan your journey today

The NZ Transport Agency advise that traffic is expected to be busy and congested again on State Highway 2 today through the Karangahake Gorge, between Tauranga... Read More

Expected traffic congestion spots today

The NZ Transport Agency advise that traffic is expected to be busy and congested on State Highway 2 today through the Karangahake Gorge, between Tauranga and Katikati,... Read More

One person seriously injured after Waihi crash

Police are at the scene of a vehicle crash this evening on Galbraith Street in Waihi. Police were notified of the serious crash at 7.50 pm. One person has been... Read More

Highway open after serious truck crash

State Highway 29 is now open after being closed for several hours following a truck crash. The highway was closed around 3.30pm on Monday, when a two trucks crashed,... Read More

The risk profile for 52 sections of NZ highways

Many New Zealanders are packing the car and hitting the road for the summer break. Every journey comes with risk. Alcohol or drugs, speed and seatbelts all play... Read More

SH29 closed after truck rolls

UPDATE 7.16pm: State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai remains closed following a crash involving two trucks. Police are at the scene of a truck crash on State Highway... Read More

Water comes at an inconvenience

It's a crucial piece of infrastructure - it's the Waiari water supply scheme which will add capacity for growing the Tauranga and Te Puke drinking water supplies.... Read More