Traffic & Crashes

Power pole left leaning after Tauranga crash

Around 900 people in Tauranga were left without power early this morning after a car crashed into a power pole. Police were called to the scene at 6.20am... Read More

Police call for footage after 14-year-old injured

Bay of Plenty Police investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian in Welcome Bay continue to appeal for information from the public. On Saturday,... Read More

Two Tauranga crashes under investigation

Police are continuing to investigate two separate crashes which left two people injured in Tauranga. In the first, a cyclist was flown to Waikato Hospital... Read More

Car hits parked vehicle and flips in Mount

A car has flipped in Mount Maunganui leaving one person with moderate injuries. Emergency services were called to the crash on Oceanbeach Rd, near the intersection... Read More

SH2 gorge closure to last weeks

State Highway 2 through the Waioeka Gorge is expected to remain closed for several weeks because of 'extensive damage” caused by severe rainfall and multiple... Read More

Te Puna crash: Person flown to hospital

Emergency services are at the scene of a vehicle crash in Te Puna, western Bay of Plenty. Police received a report of a car hitting a person on Te Puna Road... Read More

Cyclist flown to hospital in critical condition

A cyclist has been flown to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition following a crash in Pyes Pā. Police were notified at around 1pm after a cyclist was... Read More

Police name driver, 21, who died in fiery crash

Police have named the young Hamilton man who died in a fiery crash near Rotorua on Tuesday. Te Peeti Melahkai Raki, 21, died and two passengers were injured... Read More

Temporary lane shift for key Tauranga connection

Motorists are being advised to plan ahead as significant overnight roadworks and a four‑month ramp closure affect a key Tauranga connection. Four nights... Read More

Truck crash, hazardous material spills on SH36

A truck crash north of Rotorua has spilled hazardous materials across a state highway. The highway was clsoed earlier this morning, but is now under stop/go... Read More

Three dead in 48 hours: Police issue plea

Police are calling for people to stay safe on the roads after two separate crashes near Rotorua have left three people dead and several others injured over the... Read More

Two dead after SH30 crash near Rotorua

Two people have died following a serious crash at Tikitere, near Rotorua, this morning. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on State... Read More