Traffic & Crashes

Labour Weekend road toll stands at one

The road toll for Labour Weekend stands at one. It's only the third time since 1955 the toll has been that low over the long weekend. The last time was in... Read More

Road users set to benefit from sharrow initiative

District road users will notice new road markings on several streets in the area during the coming months. As part of the Active Whakatāne initiative, Whakatāne... Read More

Crash on SH2 causing heavy traffic

Traffic is heavy following a two car crash on State Highway 2 near Truman Lane. A SunLive photographer at the scene says traffic is quite heavy in the area. Two... Read More

One person in hospital following Gate Pa crash

There has been a two-vehicle collision in Gate Pa on Sunday evening with one person taken to hospital. Police were advised of the crash on Twenty-first Ave, at... Read More

Car crashes over bank in Bureta

A car has crashed over a bank in Bureta this afternoon. A witness at the scene reports that the driver is safely out of the vehicle and back up on Ngatai Rd... Read More

Plans to lower speed limits at nine SH1 spots

The New Zealand Transport Agency is proposing speed reductions on nine sections of State Highway One between Taupo Airport, just south of the town, and Turangi. There... Read More

One person with moderate injuries following crash

A car crashed at Mount Maunganui on Friday evening leaving one person with moderate injuries. Police received a report around 9:45pm of a single-vehicle crash... Read More

Planning and patience key to safe Labour weekend

The New Zealand Transport Agency is encouraging motorists to plan ahead and be patient to ensure safe, enjoyable journeys this Labour weekend. Director Regional... Read More

Traffic backed up along SH2 following crash

Multiple calls are coming in about a crash on State Highway Two this afternoon. One caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotine says there was a four car crash near... Read More

Temporary traffic changes during cruiseship season

Throughout the cruise ship season there will be some temporary changes to the flow of traffic on Salisbury Ave and The Mall in Mount Maunganui. To help manage... Read More

Grace Road exit onto 15th Ave permanently closed

The city side exit of Grace Road onto 15th Avenue is now permanently closed. Tauranga City Council says this is 'an important milestone in the 15th Avenue Improvements... Read More

One reportedly trapped in BOP crash

One person is reported to be trapped in a crash in the Bay of Plenty today. Emergency services are attending a crash on State Highway 34, Kawerau Road near the... Read More