Traffic & Crashes

New bus ticketing system delayed

A new electronic ticketing system for Bay of Plenty buses has been delayed until the end of the year. Bay of Plenty Regional Council is one of nine New Zealand... Read More

One dead following Tokoroa crash

One person is dead following a crash between a truck and car near Tokoroa. Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 1, just after 4pm. "The... Read More

Hairini bus lane opens tomorrow

A new dedicated city-bound bus lane from Hairini Street onto the Hairini causeway will be operational from tomorrow morning. The new bus lane will allow buses... Read More

Two people taken to hospital after SH36 crash

Two people were taken to hospital following a crash on State Highway 36 where a car ended up hanging off the edge of a cliff. A police media spokesperson says... Read More

Gorge to remain open during daylight hours

State Highway 2 through the Waioeka Gorge is to remain open to a single lane operating between 7.30am and 5pm. The NZTA's regional transport system manager Rob... Read More

Reports of car on edge of bank

Reports are coming that a car is hanging on the edge of a bank on SH36. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says the accident has happened near the TECT... Read More

Minor injuries in morning crashes

UPDATED 9.40AM: A motorcyclist sustained minor injuries in a crash on Takitimu Drive this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash, near the Waihi... Read More

Two people seriously injured in Te Puke crash

Two cars have crashed head-on in Te Puke, completely blocking the road. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says two cars have crashed head-on at the intersection... Read More

Two car crash near Taneatua

Motorists are being warned to drive with caution following a two car crash on SH2 near Taneatua. A police media spokesperson says the crash has happened near Stanley... Read More

CBD parking fees to increase

Parking in Tauranga's CBD will cost a few more coins from this week on, with rates increasing from tomorrow. The changes mean it will now cost $11 per day for... Read More

Waioeka Gorge reopen during daylight hours

State Highway 2 through the Waioeka Gorge will reopen to motorists at midday, opening from 7.30am - 5pm, during daylight hours. New Zealand Transport Agency says... Read More

Road reopens following Waihi sinkhole discovery

Trig Road South, Waihi has reopened to traffic following the impact of a large tomo which caved in underneath the road more than a week ago. Tarseal on the road... Read More