Traffic & Crashes

Anzac Day fatal crash under investigation

Police said that the circumstances of a fatal crash on Anzac Day in Rotorua remain under investigation. One person died following a crash in Ōwhata on Friday... Read More

One injured after vehicle rolls, hits tree

Emergency services responded to the scene of a vehicle crash at Pongakawa on Sunday morning. "One person was treated for minor injuries after their vehicle... Read More

One dead in Owhata two-car collision

A person has died and another was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash in Owhata overnight. The collision occurred about 9:10pm at the corner of Te Ngae... Read More

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