Top tips for safe towing this summer

New Zealanders are expected to hit the road in droves over the summer holidays this year and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency reminds you it’s important... Read More

Police and NZTA plea “arrive alive these holidays”

  “Arrive alive – if you’re drinking, don’t drive.”   That’s the message from New Zealand Police and... Read More

Truck jackknifes on SH33

No injuries are being reported following a crash on State Highway 33 this morning. Emergency services were called to reports of a truck that had jackknifed... Read More

Districts team up to tackle drink driving

A total of 126 people now face drink drive prosecution after Bay of Plenty and Waikato Police teamed up to tackle impaired driving in both Rotorua and... Read More

Reducing road rage over Christmas

Road rage, break ins and stolen vehicles can all contribute to a stressful Christmas, so AA Insurance is urging Kiwis to exercise kindness, courtesy... Read More

Is your car ready to travel this Christmas?

With Christmas just around the corner, AA Motoring is calling on all motorists to make sure their vehicles are safe to drive and road trip ready. They... Read More

Calls for caution near highway construction sites

  Motorists planning a festive holiday trip in the Waikato or Bay of Plenty are urged to plan ahead, drive with care and be aware of construction... Read More

Arrive alive

  With the holidays just around the corner Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Police are urging drivers to make safe driving decisions on the... Read More

Calls to plan ahead to avoid holiday traffic chaos

Kiwis will be hitting the road in droves over the summer holidays this year, and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has updated our on-line Holiday Journeys... Read More

Highway open after serious BOP crash

UPDATE 12.53PM: A highway in the Bay of Plenty is now open following a serious crash earlier today. Ngongotaha Road, between Ngongotaha and Rotorua,... Read More

Delays expected at SH30/Sala Street next week

Rotorua motorists are advised to expect further delays on State Highway 30/Te Ngae Road near the Sala Street intersection next week. Waka Kotahi NZ... Read More

Calls for national 40km/h school speed limit

A rural school principal’s fears it will take a child’s death for a speed limit reduction outside his school has prompted a new call for... Read More

Police target trucks in operation triangle

Far from being obtuse, Operation Triangle is easy to understand and not a dull topic at all, says Senior Sergeant Lex Soepnel. In fact the message is... Read More

One dead after BOP crash

One person has died after a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, Rotorua. A police... Read More

Serious crash on SH30 near Horohoro

Update 2.45pm: NZTA advise that due to a crash the road north of Apirana Rd is closed. Police are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway... Read More