Traffic & Crashes
11:40am Sat 20 Apr, 2019
1.30pm update: The Te Puke Highway has now been reopened following a fiery crash involving two motorcyclists. Police have confirmed that there are two injured... Read More
07:11am Fri 19 Apr, 2019
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) are urging motorists travelling across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region for Easter to drive to the conditions and plan... Read More
05:38pm Thu 18 Apr, 2019
A vehicle has crashed into a power pole in Welcome Bay. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says it happened near the Kairua Road and Welcome Bay Road... Read More
09:22am Thu 18 Apr, 2019
One person has been injured in a two car crash near McLaren Falls. Police were called to the crash on McLaren Falls Road at 8.40am. A police spokesperson says... Read More
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12:40pm Wed 17 Apr, 2019
UPDATED: 12.56PM: Emergency services are responding to a truck trailer that has been tipped over on the Opotiki side of the Maraenui Hill. A police spoksperson... Read More
11:21am Wed 17 Apr, 2019
The man accused of the death of three road workers near Matata on February 26 has pleaded guilty. David Michael Cox entered his plea to the charges of careless... Read More
07:38am Wed 17 Apr, 2019
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 35, near Opotiki. A ute was involved in the single-vehicle crash about 1.50pm on Tuesday. In a statement... Read More
03:14pm Tue 16 Apr, 2019
A serious crash is being reported on State Highway 35, near Omaio, this afternoon. "A serious crash has been reported in this area," says an alert from the NZTA. "Emergency... Read More
01:40pm Tue 16 Apr, 2019
A report outlining the social cost of road crashes highlights the enormous impact death and serious injury have on New Zealand and New Zealanders, says Associate... Read More
11:11am Tue 16 Apr, 2019
A minor crash has occurred on Barkes Corner this morning. A police spokesperson says it was a minor nose to tail at the roundabout. 'A vehicle rear ended a... Read More
09:24am Tue 16 Apr, 2019
People are being urged to follow the basics of road safety when travelling around the country. In the Bay of Plenty, 15 people have been killed since January... Read More
06:53am Tue 16 Apr, 2019
A woman is in a serious condition after a crash between a van and a car in Waikato. Eight people were injured in the crash in Netherton at the intersection of... Read More
25-Sep 08:00
Cold front set to bring wet, wintry weather
25-Sep 07:02
SH2 to shut for rock removal
25-Sep 06:30
Wharf fee plan delayed after consultation row
24-Sep 18:00
Greyhounds hit the road for global walk
24-Sep 17:00
Ōpōtiki boulders to move – parking to return
24-Sep 16:00
Daylight saving prompts smoke alarm warning
24-Sep 12:44
Vandalism leaves Norfolk pine as bleeding stump
24-Sep 11:49
Family wins $1m with Lotto
24-Sep 10:00
Team Kiwi Coupe get taste for speed on salt
24-Sep 09:30
Senior lawyer fined for inappropriate touching
24-Sep 08:00
Resident unconvinced by Welcome Bay rethink
24-Sep 07:00
The kiwi chick named after a haircut
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