Traffic & Crashes

Nine dead in two weeks on BOP & Waikato roads

After a gruelling 15-hour drive, Te Hokinga Mai Katipa was on his way home to see his partner and children. But the 30 year old didn't make it off the Kaimai... Read More

Protesters march on Wairoa Bridge

Protesters from the Fix the Bloody Road Group closed the Wairoa Bridge to motorists as they march across the bridge in protest of the road needing to be fixed. Protesters... Read More

Incident in the early morning in Bellevue

Police are continuing to make enquiries after a vehicle crashed on Windsor Road early this morning. Emergency Services were called to a front lawn of a Windsor... Read More

Motorcyclist dies near Reporoa

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Reporoa. Emergency services were called to the scene at Settlers Road at about 11.13am, says a police media spokesperson. "The... Read More

First sadness then outrage

It was a haunting accident scene - a vehicle wedged beneath the cab of a big transporter and both engulfed in flames. And another statistic, another life lost... Read More

‘Fatalities becoming regular occurrence’ – Mayor

Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Garry Webber is supporting the rights of a local lobby group to protest on State Highway 2 this Sunday. Fix The BLOODY Road group... Read More

Shock and dismay following BOP’s third fatal crash

The fatal crash which claimed the lives of two people on State Highway 2 has left a lasting impression on one Pukehina resident. The woman, who wishes to remain... Read More

Two killed in Pukehina crash

Two people are dead following a crash between a truck and a car near Pukehina. A police spokesperson confirmed the fatalities this evening. "The crash involved... Read More

Victim named in fatal SH29 crash

A man who died in a fatal crash near the Kaimai summit yesterday has now been named. He was 30-year-old Te Hokinga Mai Katipa from Gisborne. Te Hokinga died... Read More

Driver in critical condition after Tokoroa crash

A driver is in a critical condition following a crash on State Highway 1 in Tokoroa this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash after... Read More

Logging truck crash on SH2, highway closed

UPDATED 3.46PM: Police are currently enroute to a collision between a logging truck and a car in Pukehina in the Bay of Plenty. This crash occurred at 3.15pm. The... Read More

Vehicle recovery on SH29, traffic delays expected

State Highway 29 between Tauranga and Te Poi will be under stop/go traffic management on Friday. The Kaimai Ranges will be under traffic management for 12pm... Read More