Motoring

Severe Weather Watch issued by MetService

The MetService has issued a severe weather watch for the Coromandel Peninsula and the western Bay of Plenty. The forecast is for periods of heavy rain about... Read More

One dead after hitting tree in Kaingaroa Forest

Update, 10.20am: One person has died following a crash into a tree in the Kaingaroa Forest on Sunday morning. Emergency services are at the scene of the serious... Read More

Access and design helps remove disability

Tauranga is making strides towards becoming a wheel-chair friendly destination, but more work needs to be done to make the city physically accessible for everyone.... Read More

Free bus travel during Anchor AIMS Games

Free bus travel has been provided throughout Tauranga during the duration of the Anchor AIMS Games this week. By downloading the Anchor AIMS Games app, athletes,... Read More

What‘s on - moas, running and Scottish fiddle

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Expect the rain to clear this morning, although a shower or two are still possible. There will be light northwesterlies from... Read More

Jan takes the 70 to town

She's probably entitled to a parliamentary services taxi chit, or she could drive the very recognisable and appropriately red Mitsubishi Lancer with the Tinetti... Read More

Two-vehicle collision in Waihi, no injuries

Two vehicles collided at an intersection in Waihi on Saturday afternoon. Police report that the crash occurred at the intersection of Kenny Street and Galbraith... Read More

Crash on SH1 near Hampton Downs closes lane

A crash has closed the southbound lane on State Highway 1 between Hamilton and Auckland on Saturday. Police report that two vehicles crashed on the expressway... Read More

Man sought in relation to Rotorua incident located

Police have located a man who was being sought in relation to an incident that happened in Rotorua last weekend. Police appealed this week for witnesses to a... Read More

Sharp-eyed Police capture driver of stolen car

The driver of a stolen car was taken into custody today in Te Puke following the car being spotted earlier by Police in Tauranga. 'Police spotted a stolen car... Read More

What‘s on – tennis, Agatha Christie and hopewalk

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Today we are expecting some cloud early this morning, which will clear away, leaving a fine day ahead. It's a three-clothing... Read More

Pot holes in Oropi and Mount roads delay traffic

A hole opening up on Oropi Rd this evening has resulted in traffic being reduced to one lane. Police report they received a couple of phone calls around 8.30pm... Read More