Traffic & Crashes
10:06am Thu 22 Feb, 2018
A logging truck has rolled on the western roundabout at Bethlehem at Te Paeroa Road. A media statement released by police says emergency services are on SH2, Bethlehem,... Read More
10:01am Thu 22 Feb, 2018
The Pekatahi Bridge on State Highway 2 in Eastern Bay of Plenty is to close for around five days as part of the re-decking project. The permanent seal on the bridge... Read More
09:03am Thu 22 Feb, 2018
Vehicles parking in the central shopping in downtown Tauranga from March 18 will have a three hour time limit in any one place. The decision, which goes against... Read More
07:18am Thu 22 Feb, 2018
A motorcyclist visiting New Zealand from Australia has been killed in a crash in the Waikato. The 51-year-old, who is originally from New Zealand, died after crashing... Read More
11:07am Wed 21 Feb, 2018
Motorists are being warned to take caution when driving near train tracks, after a train and car crash on Kairua Road. Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager... Read More
09:16am Wed 21 Feb, 2018
Reports are coming in of a two car crash on State Highway 29, in the Lower Kaimai area. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says the crash is blocking the... Read More
06:49pm Tue 20 Feb, 2018
A section of Dickson Road is closed in Papamoa as firefighters deal with a situation. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says the road is closed between... Read More
11:32am Tue 20 Feb, 2018
A decision on whether to limit city parking to three hours goes to the vote in council today. It's a hang-over from the December 19 Council meeting, where Councillors... Read More
10:56am Tue 20 Feb, 2018
A following is steadily growing for two Bay of Plenty Facebook groups devoted to bringing up-to-date traffic and weather information. Bay of Plenty Accidents and... Read More
02:08pm Mon 19 Feb, 2018
Police are investigating the cause of a crash where a car has smashed into a fence. The crash happened on Takitimu Drive, near the Waihi Road on-ramp. A police... Read More
08:21am Mon 19 Feb, 2018
Ongoing cliff erosion near Turret Road is believed pose a minimal risk to motorists, according to latest observations by Tauranga City Council. The erosion is currently... Read More
10:10am Sun 18 Feb, 2018
UPDATED 11.55AM: A motorcyclist has been taken to Tauranga Hospital with serious injuries after crashing on State Highway 2. A police spokesperson says a tow truck... Read More
26-Sep 06:30
$2m grant secures Matakana Island lifeline
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
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