6:16:41 Friday 25 April 2025

Traffic & Crashes

Serious injuries in SH25 crash, highway closed

A crash has closed State Highway 25 in Coromandel with serious injuries reported. Police said a three-vehicle crash had blocked the road between Coromandel... Read More

Highway project confirmed, tolls expected by 2028

It is almost certain the new Tauriko West highway will be tolled when it reaches phase two in 2028, Transport Minister Chris Bishop said. The $2.8 billion... Read More

Public feedback leads to SH2 speed limit increase

State Highway 2's speed limit, between Katikati and Te Puna, will revert to its former speed of 100km/h by July 1. The speed change on the 24.25km of SH2... Read More

Waihī crash victim named

Police can now name the person who died following a crash on Rosemont Rd, Waihi on April 13. 'He was 56-year-old Reihana Claude Albert Ngamotu, of Tauranga,”... Read More

Easter weekend road toll stands at four

Police are urging drivers to think about whether they need to be on the road if there is a severe weather warning in place. Easter weekend was marked by high... Read More

Farm death: Woman described as absolute gem

A woman who died after a farm vehicle accident near Taupō at the weekend has been described as an 'absolute gem” by a long-time friend. She was... Read More

One person dead after SH5 crash

Update, 6.11pm: Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Mamaku. The single vehicle crash was reported at about 3.50pm. The... Read More

New highway: Tauriko West road plan approved

The $2.8 billion to $3.3b Tauriko West project, which includes a new four-lane State Highway 29 and widening State Highway 29a, has been given the green light. In... Read More

Power disconnected: Crews check homes after crash

Two dozen homes in Tauranga have been disconnected from the main power supply following a crash. Powerco fault crews have been door-knocking 25 homes in and... Read More

Recovery work continues on SH2 Gisborne

State Highway 2 north of Gisborne will be busy over the coming weeks, with several recovery projects either ramping up or getting underway, NZTA Waka Kotahi... Read More

Fatal crash at Mangakino

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash at Mangakino on Monday, April 21. The two-vehicle crash happened on Waipapa Rd between Scott Rd and... Read More

Ōtūmoetai power cut after vehicle crash

Over 100 properties in Bellevue, Tauranga are without power following a vehicle colliding with a power pole. Police received numerous calls at around 5.40pm... Read More