Traffic & Crashes

Mother of killed teen calls for tougher laws

It has been two and a half years since Bay of Plenty teenager Vaishali McNeill died after a head-on crash as she drove home. But the grief does not ease with... Read More

Two taken to hospital after city centre crash

Two people were taken to Rotorua Hospital yesterday after a car crash in the city centre. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman told the Rotorua Daily... Read More

Bay of Plenty road deaths 2025

Christmas was cancelled for one Bay of Plenty family who couldn't face celebrating without their cherished little girl. Sakura Hall, 2, died on May 22 after... Read More

Road deaths fall for third consecutive year

The number of people killed on New Zealand roads has fallen for a third consecutive year, with provisional figures showing 272 deaths in 2025, down from 292... Read More

One person dies after early morning crash on SH26

A person has died after a crash in Tirohia, Hauraki, early this morning. A police spokesperson said they were called to the intersection of State Highway... Read More

Crack down: Electric dirt bike injuries rise

Police arewarning riders about the consequences of unlawfully riding electric dirt bikes on roads, footpaths and cycle lanes, after a spike in crashes involving... Read More

BOP police warn on drink driving and fatigue risks

Alcohol impairment, impatience and fatigue remain major concerns for Bay of Plenty Police as New Year celebrations ramp up. Bay of Plenty district road policing... Read More

Vehicle crash at Kaimai summit, SH29

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash on State Highway 29, at the summit of the Kaimai range. Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern shift... Read More

Five taken to hospital after crash in Tauranga

Five people have been taken to Tauranga Hospital after a crash on Turret Rd. Emergency services were called to the crash at 12pm. Hato Hone St John said... Read More

Tauranga driver allegedly six times over limit

A Tauranga man is 'lucky to be alive” after crashing his car through a fence while allegedly more than six times over the legal alcohol limit, says the... Read More

Car crashes into ditch near SH2 intersection

No serious injuries have been reported from a crash in the Western Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to a single‑vehicle crash at 6.55am after... Read More

Three hurt after car hits light pole on SH29A

Three people have been injured after a crash on State Highway 29A, in Tauranga. Emergency services were called to the crash, near the Oropi Rd roundabout... Read More