Traffic & Crashes

Police chase in the Mount

Police have been in pursuit of a vehicle in Mount Maunganui. A caller to 0800 SUNLIVE says a car speed past her on Ranch Road with a police car following. 'Police... Read More

Heavy traffic on SH2 following crash reports

Motorists are being warned to prepare for delays following a crash near Aongatete. A SunLive reader has emailed in to say there is a crash on State Highway 2. "Emergency... Read More

What’s wrong and who will pay?

An independent structural consultant has been pulled in to sort the construction problems on the Harington Street carpark. Work on the carpark has ceased until... Read More

Lane closures for Te Maunga roundabout

Motorists are being warned to expect slight delays this weekend near the Te Maunga roundabout. As part of the Bay Link project, Te Maunga roundabout will have... Read More

“Idiotic” driving behaviour snapped on camera

Many motorists are scratching their heads after witnesses a number of 'idiotic” driving acts in and around the Bay of Plenty. SunLive reader Glenn Dellaway... Read More

Katikati trial aims to improve traffic flow on SH2

A temporary trial by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency aimed at improving traffic flow on State Highway 2 through Katikati will get underway later this month. The... Read More

Car and campervan crash on SH29a

State Highway 29a is open after a two vehicle crash. A reporter at the scene says it appears a truck and campervan has crashed on the highway, near Truman Lane. "It... Read More

Three vehicle crash reported near Te Puke

A crash involving three vehicle is being reported near Te Puke this morning. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says emergency services are at the scene... Read More

Five injured in BOP crash

Five people have been injured after a ute rolled in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 2, near Opotiki, on... Read More

Police name man killed in SH36 crash

Police have released the name of the man killed in a crash on State Highway 36, between Tauranga and Rotorua. He was Eliesa Jacob Osaiasi Tonga Faleola Lolohea,... Read More

Fatal crashes prompts police warning

Police and ACC are asking motorists to take care of each other on the road following four motorcyclists and two cyclists losing their lives on the road over the... Read More

Truck crash blocking Welcome Bay Road

A truck has crashed in Welcome Bay, blocking the road. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a truck and trailer unit has crashed on the road, near Rocky... Read More