Traffic & Crashes

State highways heat up with water on standby

Water carts and chip spreaders are on standby as state highways heat up. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising drivers to drive to the conditions. "If... Read More

Sunny day for Superhero Santa Parade in Pāpāmoa

The Pak'N Save Pāpāmoa Superhero Santa Parade is taking place this morning with expectations that this year's parade will be "the best yet". Parade... Read More

Waikato & BOP state highway works December

Here's to smoother travelling over the holiday season with people driving on a number of newly sealed roads! Contractors across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty... Read More

Bootcamp participant dies after accident

One of the 10 teenagers in the Government's military-style bootcamp trial has died in an accident while another is currently on the run after attending his... Read More

SH29 Kaimai Range summer maintenance update

Starting this Sunday, December 8, asphalt resurfacing will be getting underway on State Highway 29 near the Tauranga end of Old Kaimai Road. This work will... Read More

Fraser Street is blocked following a crash

Fraser Street is currently blocked following a three-vehicle crash. A police spokesperson said the incident was reported around 4.40pm. Hato Hone St John... Read More

Arrest following fleeing driver - Papamoa Beach

A man has been arrested and his vehicle impounded after failing to stop for Police in Papamoa Beach last night, said a police spokesperson in a statement. "At... Read More

Council highlights accessibility for the disabled

A free travel concession for passengers with permanent impairments and a companion travel programme are just some of the features that make public transport... Read More

Crash blocking SH29

People traveling along State Highway 29 are being advised to expect delays. A crash is being reported on SH29 over the Kaimai Range. An NZ Transport Agency... Read More

State Highway 1 Desert Rd closure postponed

The upcoming closure of the Desert Road in the central North Island has been pushed back by a week to lessen the impact on summer holiday journeys. State... Read More

Wright Rd residents continue median barrier fight

Wright Rd residents in the Western Bay of Plenty continue to battle against the installation of median barriers on State Highway 2. The barriers were installed... Read More

Reverberations of Erebus disaster felt 45 years on

The reverberations of the Erebus disaster are still being felt 45 years later, said the MInistry for Cutlure and Heritage on Thursday. Thursday, November... Read More