Traffic & Crashes

Truck driver charged after passing lane incident

A dangerous passing incident on the Kaimai Range, State Highway 29, last month has resulted in a truck driver being charged. Commercial Vehicle Safety... Read More

Motorists to Waitangi urged to drive with care

Police are calling on all motorists to prioritise safety ahead of Waitangi Day commemorations. In the lead up to Thursday February 6, Police have been out... Read More

Daytime closures on SH2 Waioweka Gorge

Motorists travelling between Matawai and Ōpōtiki on SH2 are advised to plan ahead as daytime closures are scheduled from Tuesday, February 11, to Friday, February... Read More

Fatal crash victims named

Police have released the names of two people who died after a single-car crash in Acacia Bay, Taupō in January. They were Purity Anne Te Pairi and Tamatoa... Read More

Watch out for the kids!

Bags are packed and school is back! And Police are reminding the country about the need to pay attention on the roads. "Everyone has an important part to... Read More

Flooding and slips: SH2 closed

The highway between Matatā and Paengaroa in Bay of Plenty is closed due to flooding this morning. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said State Highway... Read More

Truck breakdown on Maungatapu Bridge

The traffic that built up across Maungatapu Bridge on State Highway 29A is now easing following a truck blocking the highway earlier. Motorists experienced... Read More

Man quits seizure medication leading to crash

A decision to forgo seizure medication and start using weight-loss remedies, which included living off two portions of soup per week, has cost a man almost... Read More

State Highway speed limit reversals spark concern

Returning speed limits on Rotorua roads to higher speeds could spell trouble, residents say. Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell said she would be reluctant to... Read More

Coroner’s inquest into 10-year-old's death

Warning: This story deals with the death of a child and may be distressing. A father who saw his 10-year-old son cling to his motocross bike as it... Read More

Fatal crash: Vehicle found in BOP creek

One person is dead after a vehicle has been found in a creek in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on Pukehina Parade,... Read More

Tauranga mum fights to recover after crash

The motorcycle crash that nearly killed Hope Pearce ruptured her spleen and a rod was inserted into her left leg after it broke in three places. Her other... Read More