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National says ‘time wasted’ by Northern Link delay

Time has been wasted on delivering vital infrastructure with the delay of the Tauranga Northern Link, say National MPs. A four-lane Tauranga Northern Link and... Read More

Night closures of SH2 Wairoa River Bridge

A series of planned closures of the Wairoa River Bridge on State Highway 2 will begin in February. The closures are required to allow Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

New lane markings for SH29A Maungatapu roundabout

Motorists will notice a new layout on the State Highway 29A Maungatapu roundabout with line marking changes scheduled to take place next week. Waka Kotahi NZ... Read More

One dead following serious crash near Karapiro

Update 7.45pm: State Highway 29 near Karapiro has now reopened following a fatal crash this afternoon. One person has died following a two-vehicle crash which... Read More

Expected traffic congestion spots today

NZTA advise that State Highway 2 between Tauranga and Katikati, near Whakamarama, is likely to have traffic congestion this afternoon. 'Traffic is expected to... Read More

Car towing boat crash near Hairini

Two vehicles, one towing a boat, have collided near Hairini this afternoon. Police were alerted to the vehicle collision on Welcome Bay Road, near State Highway... Read More

Watch out for NZTA email scam

The NZ Transport Agency is urging all customers to be wary of virtual identity theft email and a website scam. A sophisticated email scam, which pretends to be... Read More

SH1 closed following fatal crash near Cambridge

Update, 7.40am: One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 1/Tirau Rd near the intersection of Hydro Rd, near Cambridge. Another person is... Read More

Crossing takes its bloody toll

Roundabouts are meant to be the safest form of intersection control, but try telling that to the people of Tara Road in Papamoa. Frustrated residents are complaining... Read More

Heavier than normal traffic expected this weekend

Plan ahead, and be patient to ensure a safe journey on Bay of Plenty and Waikato roads this weekend. That's Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency's message to motorists... Read More

Bay Link completion still a year away

The Baypark to Bayfair Link project is still on schedule to be completed in late 2021, says NZTA portfolio delivery manager Darryl Coalter. The NZTA is still... Read More

Baypark Speedway cancelled this weekend

Speedway fans have been left wondering what to do with themselves this Saturday night as it has been announced that speedway to Baypark has been cancelled. Taking... Read More