Traffic & Crashes
11:45am Mon 23 Dec, 2024
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has crunched the data to find holiday congestion hotspots in Waikato and the Bay of Plenty - but people might be surprised... Read More
08:00am Mon 23 Dec, 2024
Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty's 2024 road toll stands at a record low of six deaths, and the district's road policing manager is warning drivers anyone... Read More
12:00pm Sun 22 Dec, 2024
As people wind down for the year, cities empty out and the beaches fill up, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) encourages people to plan ahead for safe summer... Read More
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10:00am Sun 22 Dec, 2024
As summer festivals approach, McDonald's and Kiwi DJ Jess Rhodes are remixing road safety with a modern take on the classic Kiwi anthem ‘Make It Click'. Originally... Read More
09:00am Sun 22 Dec, 2024
The Waikato has been hit by a 'horrendous” stench today after a giant offal spill on a state highway near Waitomo. Police told the Herald they had received... Read More
07:00am Sun 22 Dec, 2024
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is sprinkling some magic to ensure steady, smoother journeys for people travelling on a key holiday routes around the... Read More
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06:00pm Sat 21 Dec, 2024
Emergency services in the Eastern Police District are reminding members of the public how to give way to emergency service vehicles. What do you do when you... Read More
12:00pm Sat 21 Dec, 2024
The death of Spark, a kiwi recently released into Ōtanewainuku Forest, has prompted a plea for motorists to slow down when visiting the Western Bay of Plenty... Read More
07:30am Sat 21 Dec, 2024
Police will do our part to ensure your safety on the roads this festive season, but road users need to play their part. Motorists should expect to see Police... Read More
07:00am Sat 21 Dec, 2024
While the elves may be working right up until midnight on Christmas Eve, works across the region's roads will mostly have finished at midday today Friday 20... Read More
04:43pm Thu 19 Dec, 2024
Update 5.42 pm: The crash on SH2 near Waioeka Pa Road is now all clear. Initial report, 4.43 pm: A serious crash has been reported to emergency services on... Read More
04:19pm Thu 19 Dec, 2024
Police can now release the name of the person who died in a crash on State Highway 5, Ngongotaha on Saturday 14 December. She was 17-year-old Asya Leslie... Read More
23-Dec 16:00
Mountain Bike Rotorua spreads holiday joy
23-Dec 15:00
Low rescue numbers pleasing for SLNZ
23-Dec 14:00
Healthline services available 24/7
23-Dec 13:00
Empowering the community through financial support
23-Dec 11:45
NZTA closes passing lanes to help holiday traffic
23-Dec 11:00
Dance school closes after decades of teaching
23-Dec 10:10
Jacobs earns first BLACKCAPS call-up at Bay Oval
23-Dec 09:20
What is (or isn't) open on Christmas day
23-Dec 08:30
Safe travelling: What not to pack in your suitcase
23-Dec 08:00
Speeding concerns amid low road toll in WBOP
23-Dec 07:30
NZ’s forecast to Christmas Day
23-Dec 07:00
Juicy Fest NZ dates cancelled
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