Traffic & Crashes
11:08am Wed 11 Jul, 2018
The state highway that runs between Tauranga and Rotorua is now open after a fatal crash earlier this morning. Emergency services were called to a crash between... Read More
06:44am Wed 11 Jul, 2018
UPDATED 7.32AM: State Highway 36/Pyes Pa Road, between Tauranga and Rotorua, is expected to remain closed for another two to three hours. The road was closed... Read More
05:23pm Tue 10 Jul, 2018
UPDATE 5.45pm - Westbound traffic heading towards Tauranga has come to a standstill following a truck fire on Tauranga Eastern Link. Fire and Emergency New Zealand... Read More
01:43pm Tue 10 Jul, 2018
A new automated system that allows New Zealand Police to access NZ Transport Agency driver licence photos went live yesterday. Timely access to driver licence... Read More
07:14am Tue 10 Jul, 2018
The Waioeka Gorge is still closed this morning, after being closed yesterday due to safety concerns. The NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to stay up to... Read More
02:18pm Mon 09 Jul, 2018
Traffic is backed up as over the Habour Bridge following a truck breakdown this afternoon. A truck has broken down on State Highway 2/Takitimu Drive at the Elizabeth... Read More
01:14pm Mon 09 Jul, 2018
Reports are coming in of a crash in Greerton where a light post is reported to have been knocked over. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says firefighters... Read More
11:46am Mon 09 Jul, 2018
Drivers are being reminded of temporary speed restrictions in place through the Baypark to Bayfair Link (Bay Link) construction site. Transport Agency Project... Read More
06:55am Mon 09 Jul, 2018
State Highway 2, from Opotiki to Gisborne, is closed this morning. The NZTA says the highway will remain closed until the bad weather forecast for the area has... Read More
04:03pm Sat 07 Jul, 2018
Two people involved in a crash on SH 2 near Tauranga earlier this afternoon have escaped without injuries. A police media spokesperson says two people were in... Read More
01:47pm Sat 07 Jul, 2018
Update 2.20pm - Two people are reportedly trapped following a serious incident on State Highway 2 near Bethlehem. A police media spokesperson says emergency services... Read More
10:12am Sat 07 Jul, 2018
The NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to stay up to date with road conditions between Opotiki and Gisborne on State Highway 2 as heavy rain in the forecast... Read More
25-Sep 20:00
El Niño threat prompts BOP water planning
25-Sep 17:30
Former mayor set to join regional council
25-Sep 16:00
Bay defends title at national surf champs
25-Sep 15:33
Second arrest over Tauranga hoarding damage
25-Sep 14:57
Boaties face new fees at Eastern Bay ramps
25-Sep 14:06
Tridents open season with free football fun day
25-Sep 11:45
Partially sighted teen's Paralympic climbing goal
25-Sep 11:16
SH2 now clear after three-vehicle crash
25-Sep 11:00
TECT becomes Manawa Trust in major rebrand
25-Sep 10:00
Growing a village: Ambitious plans for Awakeri
25-Sep 08:00
Cold front set to bring wet, wintry weather
25-Sep 07:02
SH2 to shut for rock removal
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