Motoring

Road open after fatal crash on Kopu-Hikuai Road

Updated 1:45pm The road has reopened following the crash on Kopu-Hikuai Road near Thames Police would like to thank motorists for their patience, a spokesperson... Read More

Police pursuit ends with arrest in Welcome Bay

Police report that one person has been taken into custody following a fleeing driver event in Welcome Bay this afternoon. 'The incident began around 4.15pm,”... Read More

Toys in cars to go to children with cancer

Hot rodders from around New Zealand came together last week for the Tauranga Toy Run, raising funds and awareness for needy local charities. It's the toy... Read More

Whitianga to Kuaotunu reopened after slip

State Highway 25 between Whitianga and Kuaotunu has now reopened to two-way traffic following repair of a major slip on the road. Chipseal resurfacing of the... Read More

Five crashes today around Tauranga region

Update, 5pm. Police received a report of a crash involving two vehicles on Main Road, Katikati, around 4pm. There were no injuries and no roads blocked. Earlier,... Read More

Truck crash on SH2 near Pukehina

Update, 12pm State Highway 2 in Pukehina remains down to one lane under Stop/Go traffic management due to a truck crash earlier this morning. A crane is on site.... Read More

Jack Hoven and Rosie the Studebaker

It's that Christmas time of year when we need to find ‘just the right present' to give. My sister Andrea knows that I love second-hand books, so I thought... Read More

Helicopter flies two to hospital after crash

Update: 3pm: The Kopu-Hikuai Rd is now open again following a two-car serious crash this afternoon. Two people have been flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious... Read More

Keep pets safe during your travels

Pet owners are being called on to keep their animals safe every time they take them in a vehicle. Southern Cross Pet Insurance and the SPCA have been working... Read More

One person injured following cyclist and car crash

One person has been injured following a collision between a cyclist and car on State Highway 36 this morning. Police received a report of a crash between a car... Read More

What‘s on - Santa’s grotto, carols and art

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. It's a beautiful day in the Bay! E wha atu ano o nga po tae noa ki te whakanui tatou i te whanautanga o te Karaiti. Kia hari... Read More

Person dies after crash near Ruatoria

One person died at the scene of a crash last night near Ruatoria. Emergency services were notified around 7.40pm on Friday night of a fatal crash on Te Araroa... Read More