14:02:48 Saturday 5 April 2025

Traffic & Crashes

Name suppression lifts for fatal Taihape crash

The man accused of causing a head-on collision near Taihape that killed three motorcyclists can now be identified. Garth Temokina Thompson, 51, faces charges... Read More

Two-vehicle crash at Pāpāmoa

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash at Pāpāmoa. Police said a two-vehicle crash on SH2 near the Sandhurst Dr off-ramp was... Read More

Triple fatality: Crash survivor loses limbs

As Jeremy Capper rode his Harley-Davidson around a sweeping bend he felt the warmth of the morning sun on his back. Capper was mindful of the speed limit,... Read More

Two seriously injured in SH2 crash, road closed

Update: Hato Hone St John responded at 11:56am deploying a significant emergency response, a spokesperson said. "Two helicopters, two ambulances, a rapid... Read More

Ōmokoroa Road upgrade begins with Stage Two

Work has begun on stage two of the Ōmokoroa Road urbanisation project, a $13 million upgrade designed to improve accessibility, safety, and road capacity. Council... Read More

Three car crash on SH29, several injured

UPDATE: Delays are being reported on State Highway 29, Tauriko, following a crash. The southbound lane of the highway is partially bloked while emergency... Read More

Three-motorcycle crash in Pukehina

Two people have received moderate injuries after a crash in Pukehina. 'A three-motorcycle crash on Old Coach Rd, Pukehina was reported to police around 2.35pm,”... Read More

Aircraft crash at Tauranga: one person trapped

Update, 8.54pm: One person is being transported to Tauranga hospital as a precaution following a light aircraft crash at Tauranga Airport tonight. 'Emergency... Read More

Two-vehicle crash at Barkes Corner

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash at Barkes Corner in Tauranga South. 'Police responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection... Read More

Early licence renewal helpful for senior drivers

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is reminding senior drivers that they have the option of renewing their driver licence up to six months before it expires, in... Read More

What you need to know on SH2 closures and detours

State Highway 2 Waioweka Gorge is a vital road running through the rugged landscapes of the Eastern Bay of Plenty, an important link between the East Coast and... Read More

Takitimu Link is set to boost Tauranga’s economy

Construction of the Takitimu North Link stage one is at the halfway point. So far, 1,500,000 cubic metres of dirt have been lifted, and four out of 10 bridges... Read More