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Coromandel braces for heavy rain onslaught

It's time to batten down the hatches and prepare for another onslaught of rain, as people across the Coromandel peninsula brace themselves once again following... Read More

One dead following Karangahake Gorge crash

One person has died following a collision on Saturday night in the Karangahake Gorge. Emergency services attended the scene of a two-car crash on SH2 near Moresby... Read More

Driver injured in Te Puna crash

One person has received moderate injuries following a vehicle crash in Te Puna this morning. Police advise that the single vehicle crash was reported at around... Read More

Heavy rain warning for upper North Island

The Metservice have issued two weather warnings and three weather watches for the upper North Island this morning. Heavy rain warnings have been issued for Northland... Read More

SH25 reopened following overnight flooding

9.15am Update: NZTA advise that SH25 from Hikuai to Whitianga has now been reopened. Coastal flooding from heavy rain on Saturday night has receded and the road... Read More

Play it safe and be kind on the roads – Police

Be kind and take extra care on the road this weekend - that's the message from Police and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency this long Weekend. As people prepare... Read More

No need to rush to renew licences - NZTA

New Zealanders are being reminded that recently expired driver licences and endorsements remain valid. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says there is no need to... Read More

Driver absconds from BOP crash

A person has been seriously injured following a crash involving a car and pedestrian in Ngongotaha. A written statement issued by police says the driver initially... Read More

Truck driver trapped after rolling in Eastern BOP

A truck driver is in serious condition after rolling into a ditch in the Eastern Bay of Plenty this morning. A police spokesperson says the driver is trapped in... Read More

New car sales drop 90 percent in $450m revenue hit

Sales of new vehicles have taken a massive hit with registrations down by 90 per cent for April compared to the previous year. That is a loss of revenue... Read More

Continuation of works on SH2 near Paengaroa

NZ Transport Agency says works to complete road reconstruction on a section of State Highway 2 near Paengaroa will get underway from Tuesday April 28. The works... Read More

Roadworks on the Maungatapu roundabout from Monday

Work to reseal the State Highway 29A Maungatapu roundabout will begin on Monday. Contractors may be on site to set up from Sunday, April 19, ahead of the work... Read More