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3 Oct 2026 5:10pm Alerts:

Bay of Plenty

Detour following SH38 and SH5 crash

Description of occurrence A detour is in place near State Highway 38 and State Highway 5 following a two-vehicle crash on the intersection. The incident was reported around 4pm. Injuries have been reported. One lane has been... More

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29 Sep 2026 10:03am Alerts:

Bay of Plenty

Road closed, State Highway 33, Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty

Description of occurrence State Highway 33, Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty, is closed following a serious crash this morning. Police were called to the crash between Maungarangi Road and Old Coach Road around 9.20am. The crash... More

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25 Sep 2026 3:43pm Alerts:

Bay of Plenty

Ice warning, Napier - Taupō Road

Description of occurrence Motorists are urged to drive with caution, with ice causing delays and a crash on SH 5. No injuries have been reported but weather conditions in the area are very cold and the roads are icy. Road... More

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15 Sep 2026 1:52pm Alerts:

Bay of Plenty

Road closed, Palm Beach Boulevard, Papamoa

Description of occurrence Palm Beach Boulevard is closed at the intersection of Gravatt Road in Papamoa after a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian this afternoon. Police were alerted to the incident around 1.20pm. One... More

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2 Sep 2026 5:42pm Alerts:

Bay of Plenty

Maungatapu Road, Tauranga, now open

Description of occurrence The Police operation on Maungatapu Road, Tauranga, has concluded and the road is now open. A person of interest has been taken into custody and charges are being considered. Police would like to thank... More

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2 Sep 2026 4:57pm Alerts:

Bay of Plenty

Maungatapu Road closed due to Police operation

Description of occurrence Maungatapu Road is currently closed due to a Police operation. Staff are carrying out enquiries to locate a person of interest. Some staff are armed as a precaution, however there is not believed to... More

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