Traffic & Crashes

National honours for SH5 campaign

A personal crusade to prevent fatal and serious crashes on one of this country's more dangerous highways has earnt a Hawke's Bay Road Policing Sergeant national... Read More

Two fatal crashes in BOP and Waikato

Two separate fatal crashes in the eastern Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions on Saturday have claimed lives and left several others injured. One person has... Read More

Serious crash near Dunlop Road, Waiotahe

Update 3.52pm: Following a serious crash on State Highway 2, Hato Hone St John assessed and treated six patients, three in a moderate condition and one in a... Read More

Police seek car after Tokoroa firearms incident

Police investigating a firearms incident in Tokoroa are extending their appeal for information. Police were called about 10.40am Sunday, November 10 to State... Read More

Waikato & BOP state highway works November 2024

It's only one month until Christmas and NZTA Waka Kotahi said the summer renewals programme is steaming ahead with bells on. "This is positive news for road... Read More

Bus users speak on council led bus fare review

Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) has launched a comprehensive review of fares to ensure public transport remains accessible, sustainable, and easy to use. According... Read More

Poihipi Road, Taupō closed following crash

Poihipi Road, Taupō is closed at the intersection with Kaahu Road following a serious crash, said a police spokesperson. "Police were called to the two-vehicle... Read More

Multi-vehicle crash on Te Puke Highway

Emergency services have responded to a multi-vehicle collision on Te Puke Highway, said a police spokesperson. The crash was reported to emergency services... Read More

Speeding driver charged following traffic stop

A Tauranga woman is facing enforcement action after she was clocked driving 30 km over the speed limit as schools were finishing for the day. Around 2.50pm,... Read More

Car engulfed with fire on SH29, Kaimai Range

A vehicle caught fire on State Highway 29 in the Lower Kaimai Range on Wednesday evening. A SunLive reader at the scene said the two occupants were safely... Read More

Learner driver feels 'terrible' for airborne crash

A 13-year-old boy spent a month in hospital after a speeding car he was a passenger in became airborne and flew over a roundabout before crashing to the... Read More

One seriously injured in Oropi Road crash

Update, 6pm: One person has been seriously injured, following a two-vehicle crash on Oropi Road. Police said the road which was blocked is now clear. The... Read More