Traffic & Crashes
06:00pm Thu 09 Jul, 2026
Tauranga transport projects continue to advance under NZTA's newly released Major Transport Projects Pipeline, with both Takitimu North Link Stage 1 and the... Read More
07:53am Fri 03 Jul, 2026
A person has been seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash near Te Puke this morning. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Bell Rd... Read More
06:30am Thu 02 Jul, 2026
Work to stabilise a slip below Ōropi Rd will begin on Monday, with motorists warned to expect delays while construction is underway. The project focuses... Read More
05:00pm Wed 01 Jul, 2026
Pekatahi Bridge on State Highway 2 will close for six days from Saturday, with motorists warned to expect detours and delays of up to 20 minutes. The bridge,... Read More
09:23am Wed 01 Jul, 2026
A bus and a car have crashed on State Highway 29, near Tauranga. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at the intersection of SH29 and Omanawa... Read More
04:00pm Fri 26 Jun, 2026
Work on safety improvements at one of Tauranga's busy intersections will enter its next phase next month, with significant traffic changes in place for several... Read More
11:50am Thu 25 Jun, 2026
Motorists travelling on State Highway 29 over the Ruahihi Bridge will face delays this week as overnight maintenance gets underway. NZ Transport Agency Waka... Read More
08:32am Thu 25 Jun, 2026
A truck rollover has partially blocked a lane on State Highway 29 near Tauranga this morning, causing delays for motorists. The single-vehicle crash occurred... Read More
09:00am Wed 24 Jun, 2026
A lane will be closed overnight and a detour in place on State Highway 29A near Ōropi this week for urgent tree removal and vegetation clearing. The work... Read More
06:00pm Fri 19 Jun, 2026
Motorists travelling through the eastern Bay of Plenty are being urged to plan for night closures beginning this weekend on State Highway 2 through the Waioweka... Read More
08:00am Tue 16 Jun, 2026
Pekatahi Bridge on State Highway 2 will close for six days next month to allow crews to complete maintenance aimed at improving the structure's safety and reliability. The... Read More
11:50am Thu 11 Jun, 2026
People living near a road crash hotspot on State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty are pleading with drivers to report any accidents. Residents are working with... Read More
17-Sep 08:00
Scam text reports surge past 1.3 million
17-Sep 07:43
Police name victim of fatal Matakana Island fire
17-Sep 07:00
Breast cancer survivor backs Pink Ribbon appeal
17-Sep 06:36
Fire chief honoured with King’s Service Medal
16-Sep 18:00
Bay probes pump stations after 190 eel deaths
16-Sep 17:00
Daughter stunned by family’s $5m Lotto windfall
16-Sep 16:04
Two dead in SH29 truck-car crash, highway open
16-Sep 14:00
Road rebuild north of Katikati to cause delays
16-Sep 11:45
Rotorua-born fighter pilot back in NZ airspace
16-Sep 10:00
Home invasion: Teen caught wearing ankle bracelet
16-Sep 08:00
Mountcastle chases redemption at Mount Open
16-Sep 07:30
Support renewed for Bay healthy homes work
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