Motoring

Heavy rain expected this afternoon

WeatherWatch advise that a vigorous front is moving over the North Island today bringing heavy rain to some western regions and very strong northerly winds. Police... Read More

Traffic building up on SH29 in lower Kaimai Range

Traffic is reported to be building up on State Highway 29 in the lower Kaimai Range. A SunLive reader driving from Tauranga to Waikato reports that there is a... Read More

SH2 Pekatahi Bridge daytime closure for three days

Those travelling on State Highway 2 between Awakeri and Taneatua from Monday to Wednesday this coming week are reminded to plan ahead and allow extra time for... Read More

Karangahake Gorge now open following crash

4.06pm update: State Highway 2 through Karangahake Gorge has now reopened following a serious crash. "The road is now open. Please be patient and take care.... Read More

SH2 near Opotiki blocked due to crash

There has been a single vehicle crash on State Highway 2 between Awakeri and Opotiki. NZTA advise that due to the crash between Paerata Ridge Rd and Appleton... Read More

Two-vehicle crash on SH33 near Okere Falls

There has been a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 33. Police were notified of the crash about 4.20pm. There are no reported injuries. Motorists are advised... Read More

Tree felling on SH2 in Whakamarama today

Tree felling works are being undertaken along State Highway 2 today, between Barrett Rd and Youngson Rd. Waka Kotahi Transport Agency says these works will be... Read More

Government speeds up electrification of trucks

A battery swapping station for electric trucks is among new low emission transport projects getting government co-funding, Energy and Resources Minister Dr Megan... Read More

NZTA appoints border inspection organisations

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has appointed five organisations to carry out border inspections for vehicles coming to New Zealand after a robust process to lift... Read More

SH2 reopened between Bayfair and Te Maunga

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 2 has now reopened between Bayfair roundabout and Te Maunga intersection. This section of state highway... Read More

Crashes on Te Awanui Drive and Reid Road

A vehicle is reported to have crashed on Te Awanui Drive on Saturday night. Police were notified of the single-vehicle crash on the Tauranga harbour bridge eastbound... Read More

One injured following vehicle going down a bank

A person is reported to be in a serious condition following a crash in Oropi. Police were called to reports of a vehicle that had gone down a bank on Oropi... Read More