Traffic & Crashes
09:00am Sun 22 Jun, 2025
The winter school holidays mean it's time to wear a few more layers to the beach… But school's out also means maintenance is in for the Pekatahi Bridge. The... Read More
11:00am Sat 21 Jun, 2025
Road safety charity Brake is calling on Bay of Plenty drivers to stay alert and road-ready as thousands are expected to travel over the Matariki long weekend... Read More
01:00pm Fri 20 Jun, 2025
Police are reminding road users that there will be zero tolerance for unsafe driving this Matariki holiday weekend. 'There was an unacceptable number of road... Read More
09:00am Fri 20 Jun, 2025
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced the outcome of speed limit reviews recently completed on 16 'urban connector” sections of state highway. The... Read More
11:54am Wed 18 Jun, 2025
A crash is blocking traffic on State Highway 29, in the Lower Kaimai area. Police told SunLive there had been reports of a crash in the area and the road... Read More
06:54am Mon 16 Jun, 2025
A pedestrian has been critically injured in Rotorua in a hit-and-run involving a motorbike. Senior Sergeant Roger Schreuder told the Rotorua Daily Post emergency... Read More
03:45pm Sun 15 Jun, 2025
State Highway 25 is closed due to a slip across the road. NZTA Waka Kotahi have reported that SH25 between Hikuai and Whangamata is closed in both directions. "Due... Read More
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04:00pm Sat 14 Jun, 2025
Road crews are continuing to clear slips and fallen trees after recent severe weather hit the Bay of Plenty and Waikato, affecting the state highway network. System... Read More
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01:06pm Fri 13 Jun, 2025
Motorists travelling north on State Highway 2 (SH2) through Whakamarama are being warned to expect delays following a truck breakdown late this morning. Waka... Read More
08:30am Thu 12 Jun, 2025
State Highway 2 at Pongakawa has reopened after flooding. The section of road at Kaikokopu Stream Bridge, between Kaikokopu Rd and Wilson Rd South, was closed... Read More
08:00am Thu 12 Jun, 2025
Bay of Plenty police are urging motorcyclists to ensure they're wearing appropriate safety gear before going for a ride, after recent crashes in the region. 'We... Read More
05:30pm Wed 11 Jun, 2025
State Highway 2 will remain closed overnight to light vehicles in Pongakawa between Kaikokopu Road and Wilson Road South due to flooding at the Kaikokopu Stream... Read More
03-Nov 16:20
Man in custody after alleged hit-and-run
03-Nov 14:05
Te Puke artists put their creativity on show
03-Nov 14:00
Local actors bring hilarious comedy to life!
03-Nov 11:50
Ageing cable blamed for Tauranga power outage
03-Nov 11:00
Lifeguards help track offshore paddleboarders
03-Nov 10:00
Farmers urged to plan ahead as dry summer looms
03-Nov 08:31
Showers set to break Bay's dry run this week
03-Nov 07:18
Alert level lowered as Whakaari eruption ends
03-Nov 06:00
Town reacts to cancellation of AvoFest
02-Nov 18:00
Lawyer appeals misconduct findings in trust case
02-Nov 16:00
Race unites Tauranga against family violence
02-Nov 13:46
Conway takes historic 9-47 haul in Mount draw
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