Traffic & Crashes

Black ice warning for road users

As winter sets in and the temperatures drop, motorists are being warned of the potential of black ice on the roads. Superintendent Steve Greally, National Manager... Read More

Community work for triple fatal crash driver

‘Three people have died, why isn't there jail time?' This is the question from family members who were in court today for the sentencing of a man... Read More

Police name man killed in Lower Kaimai crash

A Hamilton man has been identified as the person who was killed in a crash on State Highway 29 on Monday. Gregory Matthew Farrell, 52, died in a two-vehicle crash... Read More

Multiple injuries in double fatal BOP crash

Police have confirmed that no children were involved in a crash which has left two people dead and three others injured. A vehicle and train collided at the intersection... Read More

Car flips in Mount Maunganui

A car has flipped in Mount Maunganui. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a vehicle is on its roof on the corner of Maunganui Road and Salisbury Ave. "Police... Read More

Two dead in BOP train crash

UPDATED 9.11AM: Two people have died following a crash between a train and car in the Bay of Plenty this morning. Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire... Read More

Drivers urged to show more gratitude on the road

More than 70 per cent of New Zealand drivers have experienced road rage, with almost half of these experiencing road rage in the last 12 months, new research... Read More

Injuries ranging across separate crashes on SH36

UPDATE 6.23PM: Emergency services are currently attending two separate crashes along State Highway 26 this evening. A police spokesperson says they were called... Read More

Minor injuries following 11th Ave crash

UPDATE: 1.34PM: One person is believed to have minor injuries following a crash on 11th Ave this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene between... Read More

Motorcyclist killed in crash with cow

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 25, Pipiroa, Hauraki District. Police were called to the motorcycle vs cow crash between... Read More

Highway closed through Karangahake Gorge

State Highway 2 through the Karangahake Gorge will be closed tonight and tomorrow night. From 8pm to 5am, a full road closure will be in place to allow for road... Read More

SH29 opens after fatal crash

State Highway 29 is now open after a fatal crash earlier today. One person died and two others were injured following a two-vehicle crash on the highway, between... Read More