Traffic & Crashes

Safer speed limits proposed for SH2

The New Zealand Transport Agency is reviewing speed limits along State Highway 2, between Katikati and Tauranga, in an effort to save lives and prevent serious... Read More

Parking meters installed along Durham Street

With all the machinery and traffic control now removed from Durham Street, parking meters and signage has been installed along. 'There is no parking in... Read More

No injuries in Te Puke crash

No one has been injured following a crash in Te Puke this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash on Jellicoe Street at 5.30am. A police spokesperson... Read More

Vehicle crash at Aongatete

A vehicle crash has occurred at Aongatete on Sunday morning. Police were alerted to a vehicle collision at the intersection of SH2 and Morton Road, Aongatete,... Read More

NZRL passes on sympathies to Marshall-King whanau

The New Zealand Rugby League has passed on its sympathies to Jeremy Marshall-King and his whanau following the death of his father Shane King in a car accident... Read More

Mayor hosting event after Kuaotunu Bridge repair

This week, Thames-Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie will be hosting an event to say thanks to the NZTA, its contractors and all the local residents affected by the... Read More

Truck hit barrier at Mount early Saturday morning

A truck hit a barrier Mount Maunganui this morning causing the southbound lane to be partially blocked for a period of time. Police received a report of a vehicle... Read More

Car drives into bank in Tauranga

A car has crashed into a bank in Tauranga. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says there is extensive damage to the ASB Bank on Cameron Road. "It doesn't... Read More

Man killed in SH29 crash named

Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 29, in the Lower Kaimai area. Shane Michael King died when the vehicle he... Read More

One critically injured in Waihi crash

One person is in critical condition following a crash in Waihi. Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 2 around 9.30pm. A police spokesperson... Read More

Vehicle retrieved from river following fatal crash

Police have recovered the vehicle that crashed into the Wairoa River along State Highway 29. Police were called to the single vehicle fatal crash between Omanawa... Read More

Homemade signs to get people to slow down

Vehicles speeding around blind corners and crashing into properties is becoming common occurrence for residents who live along the lower area of Minden Road and... Read More