Traffic & Crashes

Driver critically injured in Cambridge truck crash

UPDATED 4.02PM: A truck driver is in critical condition after a crash on Cambridge Road in the Waikato District. Police attended a crash on Cambridge Road today... Read More

Custody remand for fleeing driver accused

The man accused of leading police on a chase through the Bay of Plenty will remain in custody until his next court appearance. The man was arrested this morning... Read More

Barkes Corner lights to improve traffic flow

The traffic lights being installed on SH29A Barkes Corner roundabout to improve peak traffic flow will be switched on from Monday. The NZ Transport Agency is... Read More

Crash on SH1 - motorists to avoid area

Police are enroute to reports of a car and truck collision on State Highway 1 Tokoroa. The crash happened at 9.55 this morning between East Parkdale Street and... Read More

Fuel tax: ’It’s certainly making a big difference’

Auckland motorists have expressed mixed emotions about forking out more than $13 million in the first month of the new Regional Fuel Tax. The 11.5c a litre tax... Read More

’Contingency plans’ in place for SH2 protest

Road safety campaigners planning to block the Wairoa River Bridge for up to 30 minutes this Sunday, say they have consulted with police and the local hapu. The... Read More

Man killed in SH2 fatal named

Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on State Highway 2, south of Katikati, on Monday. Steven Antony Hart was the driver of the car involved... Read More

SH29 open after fatal crash and ’serious incident’

State Highway 29 is open this morning following a fatal crash. The highway was shut down when a car and truck crashed near Old Kaimai Road just after 2pm. The... Read More

One person dead after SH29 crash

One person is dead following a crash on State Highway 29. The road is currently closed and diversions are in place. A police spokesperson has confirmed one person... Read More

Serious crash closes SH29

Diversions are expected to be in place following a serious crash on State Highway 29. Emergency services are at the scene of the crash between a truck and car... Read More

Highway open following serious crash

UPDATED 12.38PM: State Highway 25, between Waihi and Whangamata, is now open following a serious crash earlier today. While the highway is open, stop/go traffic... Read More

Road works to cause traffic delays

Motorists travelling between Bethlehem and Te Puna tonight are being warned to expect delays. NZTA contractors will be carrying out pavement repairs on State... Read More