Traffic & Crashes

Appeal for information after fatal crash, Tapapa

Police investigating a fatal crash in the Tapapa area yesterday would like to speak with any members of the public who witnessed the crash, or movements prior... Read More

Urgent closure planned for SH36

People who travel between Tauranga and Rotorua via State Highway 36 are being warned to prepare for an urgent overnight road closure. Crews working in the... Read More

Councillor: Mount road project top priority

'Critical” plans to reduce congestion at a major bottleneck in Mount Maunganui are underway, but one councillor is pushing for it to be higher priority. Motorists... Read More

Fatal crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa

Update, 7.25pm: Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa. The three-vehicle crash was reported to Police at 3.25pm. "One... Read More

Major works: Lane closure on SH2/15th Ave

A section of State Highway 2/15th Ave is expected to be closed for the next two years. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said one westbound lane on SH2/15th... Read More

Police make enquiries into crash in Tauriko

There has been a two-vehicle crash on SH29A reported to Police around 9.20am. "No injuries have been reported," said the police spokesperson. "The road... Read More

New rainbow crossing for Tauranga

Tauranga getting a rainbow pedestrian crossing after a six-year campaign is a sign it's 'growing up”. Tauranga's community, transparency and engagement... Read More

Fatal crash in BOP: Road closed

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on Grieve Rd in Otakiri... Read More

Consultation begins on tolling proposal for TNL

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is seeking public feedback on the proposal to toll the Takitimu North Link roading project. The national roading agency... Read More

James Rolleston on life before near-death crash

Kiwi actor James Rolleston is the face of Taika Waititi's award-winning 2010 film Boy, has starred in The Dark Horse and The Dead Lands, and most recently appeared... Read More

Three hospitalised following serious crash

Police are investigating a serious two-vehicle crash near Ōpōtiki overnight. Emergency services were called to State Highway 2, between Waiotahe Valley... Read More

Serious crash on SH2, near Ōpōtiki

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in the Ōpōtiki area. NZTA Waka Kotahi says a serious incident has been reported to emergency services... Read More