Motoring

Child seriously injured in quad bike crash

A child has received serious injuries following an accident with a quad bike on a rural property in Matahi this afternoon. Police received a report of a quad... Read More

Vehicle gone into stream near Tauriko

A car has been found lying in the Kopurererua Stream this morning. The vehicle appears to have gone off State Highway 29 between Barkes Corner and the Lakes roundabout... Read More

Power cuts due to two vehicles striking poles

Police were advised of two separate vehicle collisions overnight in which vehicles struck power poles. PowerCo also report two power cuts this morning, one at... Read More

Child dies after hit by car in Bellevue driveway

A child is dead after being hit by a car in a driveway in Bellevue, Tauranga this afternoon. A police spokeswoman said they were called to Carlton St at 3pm after... Read More

Rain and wind watch issued for Sunday night

A Heavy Rain Watch has been issued by the MetService for the Bay Of Plenty, Rotorua, and Gisborne area north of Ruatoria for Sunday night 'Northeast winds may... Read More

$570m pledged for Waikato Expressway extension

National has pledged to build a $570 million extension to the Waikato Expressway if they form the next government. Opposition leader Todd Muller​... Read More

Crash near Te Puna

10.30am Update: Police report that a car went into a ditch in Te Puna this morning. Around 8.20am, a car went into a ditch off Station Rd, between Te Puna Rd... Read More

Bill to improve fuel market passes first reading

A new bill is being introduced in parliament in a bit to get New Zealanders a fairer deal at the petrol pump. Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods says the... Read More

SH2 reopened following serious crash

4.10pm Update: State Highway Two near the intersection of Thompsons Track, Aongatete, has now reopened following a crash this morning. Police would like to thank... Read More

Crashes in Otumoetai and Welcome Bay

A vehicle has collided with a tree in Otumoetai this morning. Police were advised of a single vehicle collision between a car and a tree near the intersection... Read More

Power cut in Bowentown due to vehicle hitting pole

Police report that a car hit a powerpole early this morning in Bowentown. The crash occurred at the intersection of Seaforth Rd and Tuna Ave around 3.23am. The... Read More

Crashed car on Pyes Pa Rd blocking northbound lane

Police report that a car has collided with a road barrier on Pyes Pa Rd this afternoon. The crash occurred around 3.45pm. "There are no reports of any injuries... Read More