Traffic & Crashes

Three injured in two‑vehicle crash on SH29

A section of State Highway 29 near Tauriko was blocked this afternoon following a two‑vehicle crash that left three people injured. Police say a unit came... Read More

Witnesses sought after serious crash in Tauranga

Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash in Tauranga. Police were called to the crash, where a pedestrian has... Read More

SH2, north of Katikati, open after serious crash

State Highway 2 north of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty is now open after a serious crash earlier today. Police said they were called to the two-vehicle crash,... Read More

Car crashes into Tauranga shop, witnesses say

A car has reportedly driven into a shop in Tauranga. Readers have said emergency services are on Cameron Rd, in Greerton, where it appears a car has... Read More

Serious crash on SH2, road closed

State Highway 2 north of Katikati in the Bay of Plenty is closed due to a serious crash. Police said they were called to the two-vehicle crash, involving... Read More

Summer traffic squeeze: Key SH2 and SH25 changes

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is rolling out a fresh wave of traffic management measures this summer to keep holiday traffic moving smoothly across the Bay... Read More

SH2 speed limits reduced in Karangahake, Waihī

New speed limits will be introduced in Karangahake and Waihī after a recent speed review was undertaken by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Three short sections... Read More

Karangahake crash leaves family shattered

A man who died after a crash near Paeroa had bought an engagement ring and was set to propose to his partner. Tony Fox, 34, originally from Te Aroha, was... Read More

Four in hospital after crash blocks SH29

Four people have been taken to hospital, one with serious injuries, following a crash on State Highway 29. At 1.20pm emergency services received reports of... Read More

SH2 to get new $64m+ bridge, Bishop announces

The Pekatahi Bridge on State Highway 2 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is set to be replaced at a cost of about $64 million. Transport Minister Chris Bishop... Read More

Kaimai Range SH29 shut overnight this week

Nightly road closures will disrupt traffic on State Highway 29 this week. Between 8pm and 3.30am each night, the road will be closed between the SH29/24 and... Read More

Crash brings traffic to a halt on SH2

Traffic is backed up on State Highway 2, between Bayfair and Pāpāmoa. A reader said there is a crash on SH2, down from Sandhurst Dr. 'The southbound... Read More