8:07:56 Sunday 30 March 2025

Traffic & Crashes

Single vehicle crash on SH30, Rotoiti forest

Two people received minor injuries following a vehicle crash on State Highway 30 on Saturday night. 'Emergency services received a report of a single vehicle... Read More

Manslaughter trial: Fatal crash aftermath

Graham and Barbara Mitchell had been to the movies and were heading home to Ōmokoroa when, as they came along Moffat Rd towards the Bethlehem roundabout... Read More

500km roadwork goal within reach this summer

As the end of March signals the close of the traditional construction season, there's an opportunity to reflect on an epic summer of work. 'With most renewal... Read More

Tenants shocked after car crashes into their home

Tenants said they were 'shocked and relieved” that no one was seriously injured after a car rammed into the side of their three-bedroom rental home in... Read More

Car crashes into house in Greerton

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash in Greerton. 'Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Chadwick Road where a car has... Read More

Canadian hockey coach admits causing SH5 crash

A 'deeply remorseful” Canadian sports coach has admitted causing the head-on crash that seriously injured schoolgirl hockey players on Sunday. Renee... Read More

Murupara road reopen after police station incident

Cordons outside Murupara Police Station have been taken down following an incident attended by armed police this morning. Armed and uniformed police calmly... Read More

SH5 reopens following truck crash

State Highway 5 has reopened following an earlier truck crash. Emergency services responded to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, between... Read More

Driver in SH5 crash faces 11 charges in court

A driver facing 11 charges over a serious crash on the Napier-Taupō Road on Sunday morning has appeared in court in Tauranga. The State Highway 5 crash involved... Read More

Police seek witness to fatal motorbike crash

Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Whakatāne. Police were called to Ōhope Rd about 4:55pm on Sunday after a crash between a... Read More

Appeal for information on Whakatāne fatal crash

Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Whakatāne on Sunday, March 23. Police responded to the scene of a car and motorcycle collision... Read More

Canadian hockey players injured in SH5 crash

Members of touring Canadian youth hockey teams are in a 'state of shock” after their van was involved in a serious crash travelling from Napier to Tauranga... Read More