Traffic & Crashes

Team Smart Arses rally for mental health

Imagine driving 18,000km across three deserts, five mountain ranges and 23 countries in the smallest smart car ever to help put the spotlight on mental health.... Read More

SH2 open following crash

UPDATED 2.35PM: State Highway 2 is now clear following a two car crash this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash on SH2, near Apata Station... Read More

Texting and driving: are the rules adequate?

With the number of fatal crashes increasing on New Zealand roads, SunLive asked members of the public in Mount Maunganui what their thoughts are on texting... Read More

Vehicle smashes into power pole in Waihi

Police are speaking with the owner of a vehicle which was found at the scene of a crash in Waihi this morning. Police received reports of a car hitting... Read More

Transport infrastructure under the spotlight

Transport bottlenecks in the Bay of Plenty and extensive infrastructure improvements were part of a wide-ranging discussion at the Urban Form and Transport... Read More

Back to school safety a priority for BOP Police

It's back to school for students around the Bay of Plenty this week and the New Zealand Police are out in force to make sure drivers remember what's required when... Read More

Pedestrian seriously injured in SH2 hit and run

Police are seeking help from the public following a serious crash north of Tauranga. A pedestrian was crossing State Highway 2 at Pahoia about 7.10pm when they... Read More

SH2 open following serious crash

State Highway 2, between Pahoia Road and Apata Station Road, is open this morning following a serious crash. One person is in serious condition following a crash... Read More

Highway closed after serious SH2 crash

UPDATED 9.14PM: One person is in serious condition following a crash on State Highway 2, near Tauranga, tonight. Emergency services are responding to a crash... Read More

Man arrested after fleeing from police

A man is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today after a police pursuit earlier this morning. A police spokesperson says police observed a 'person of interest”... Read More

Waimana Gorge opening date pushed back

The re-opening date for the Waimana Gorge in the Eastern Bay of Plenty has been extended. The gorge was set to be re-opened on Friday July 26 and has now... Read More

Spill warning for SH2 in the Mount

People who drive through the intersection of Jean Batten Drive and Maru Street in Mount Maunganui are being warned to drive with caution. The NZTA says there... Read More