Traffic & Crashes

Police urge caution along ‘Windy Gap’

A campervan has been blown over on its side on State Highway 5. There are also reports of trees down in the Bay of Plenty after a blast of wind and rain came... Read More

Waimana Gorge closed for another two weeks

NZTA have advised that the Waimana Gorge will remain closed for another two weeks until approximately Friday July 26. The road, connecting Taneatua to Waimana,... Read More

Car crash on Turret Road

A car has gone off the side of Turret Road on Sunday morning, crashing down onto the reserve below. Police and fire services were called to the scene at the lower... Read More

Two vehicle crash near Kawerau

Police report there has been a two vehicle crash near Kawerau on Sunday morning. Police were called to the scene on SH34, near Park Rd, about 10.45am. The collision... Read More

One in critical condition following Te Teko crash

One person is in a critical condition following a single-car crash in Te Teko on Saturday night. Emergency services were called to the scene on Galatea Rd about... Read More

Road closure today at Te Maunga rail crossing

NZTA advise that there is a road closure at Te Maunga rail crossing on SH29A between Truman Lane Roundabout and SH2 Roundabout. This closure started at 5pm on... Read More

Serious crash, Te Teko

Police report that there has been a serious crash in Te Teko on Saturday night. Emergency services are at the scene of the serious single-car crash on Galatea... Read More

No injuries in Papamoa crash

Police report that they attended a crash in Papamoa on Saturday afternoon. The crash involved a car and a pedestrian on Domain Rd, with Police attending to it... Read More

Vehicle crashes down bank onto beach

A driver of a vehicle which crashed own rocks and onto a Thames beach has walked away from the crash with minor injuries. The Thames Volunteer Fire Brigade... Read More

Crash causing delays on SH29a

A crash is causing delays on State Highway 29a, near Matapihi, this afternoon. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a vehicle is facing the wrong way... Read More

Cameron Road traffic lights out until 3pm

Motorists are being urged to stick to the road rule following reports of traffic light being out in Tauranga today. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline... Read More

Underpass users unhappy with NZTA

Residents who regularly use the Bayfair underpass are angry and frustrated at the decision to not construct a new pedestrian and cycle underpass as part of... Read More