Motoring

Road closures for today’s Mount Festival

With the Mount Festival of Multi Sport and a visit by the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship into port both happening today, some of the nearby roads have had to be closed... Read More

From one place to another

It would have been a sorry sight. A 71-year old homeless woman, parked up in Bethlehem as the setting sun crashed into the Kaimai Range - chatter on the radio,... Read More

The roadside hazards of being a stop/go operator

Stop/go operators are a common sight on the state highways in summer at emergency or planned road maintenance sites. The operators are on the roadside all day,... Read More

Two crashes on Pyes Pa Road

There have been two crashes on Pyes Pa Road this afternoon. Police were alerted to a vehicle collision on Pyes Pa Road, between Joyce Road and Oropi Gorge Road... Read More

Two crashes at same intersection at midday

One Tauranga intersection had two crashes occur at nearly the same time this afternoon. Police received a report of the two separates crashes at the same location... Read More

Hundreds of cars to take over Mount Maunganui

What started as an idea and concept overseas, has made its way to Tauranga thanks to Wayne Brake. Car enthusiasts have been putting on car events that feature... Read More

Homeless make way for summer rush

Lynette Haines doesn't fit the stereotype of a typical homeless person. Groomed, smart and articulate and at 71 still working. This woman with needs herself... Read More

Pedestrian hit by car after assaulting Uber driver

A person is in hospital in a serious but stable condition following being hit by a vehicle in Welcome Bay last night. Prior to being hit, the person had allegedly... Read More

Police recover stolen car

Police successfully recovered a stolen car last night, surprising the driver who was unaware it had been stolen. Police observed the stolen car on SH 29A at around... Read More

What‘s on - Anna Hawkins, market, doggy play date

Kia ora and welcome to the first Sunday for 2020. He ra hou. Me korero atu ki tetahi tangata tauhou a ka riro pea he hoa hou. Expect a fine day becoming hazy,... Read More

Two car collision in Katikati

One person received minor injuries following a vehicle collision in Katikati this evening. Police report that they were alerted to a vehicle collision involving... Read More

Today’s traffic pinch points

Traffic is expected to be busy on SH2 between Katikati and Tauranga between 11am and 4pm for Eastbound Traffic and between 9.30am and 4pm for Westbound Traffic... Read More