Motoring

SH2 reopened following Bethlehem crash

Saturday August 3, 7am update: State Highway 2 near Bethlehem has now been reopened following a crash early this morning. Police say they received reports of... Read More

Two vehicle crashes in Papamoa tonight

There were two vehicle crashes in the space of about 20 minutes in Papamoa tonight. Police were notified around 8:55pm on Friday evening that a car had hit... Read More

Oropi Road to be open by end of today

By the end of today, a temporary solution will open Oropi Road, between Cheyne Road and Oropi Stream Bridge, to one lane of traffic. A Tauranga City Council spokesperson... Read More

Get ready for a cold snap

A wintry snap is expected to hit next week, bringing snow and low temperatures. WeatherWatch.co.nz says although the southerly won't last much longer, we are... Read More

Vehicle hits power pole in Poike causing power cut

A vehicle has collided with a power pole in Poike on Sunday afternoon, causing widespread power outage. The vehicle collided with the power pole near the intersection... Read More

Tourism Infrastructure Fund opens August 1

Round four of the Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF) will be open for applications from August 1 2019, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. The TIF... Read More

Team Smart Arses rally for mental health

Imagine driving 18,000km across three deserts, five mountain ranges and 23 countries in the smallest smart car ever to help put the spotlight on mental health.... Read More

Lessons still learned

EmployNZ is taking over a series of free courses from the Salvation Army within the Bay of Plenty. Salvation Army recently decided to discontinue these courses... Read More

What‘s on - Polar plunge, dunes and markets

Kia ora and welcome to a fine winter Sunday. Expect cloudy periods with the odd shower today, and northeasterlies from the afternoon. It's a three-layer-clothing... Read More

Progress in Tauranga cycle plan

In the Urban Form and Transport Development committee meeting on Tuesday, July 23, the Tauranga City Council has supported the next step for the Tauranga Cycle... Read More

Major traffic delays at Bayfair

UPDATE 10.36.AM: Lanes are now fully open along State Highway 2, near Bayfair following urgent roadworks. NZTA says urgent pothole maintenance was taking place,... Read More

Govt driving towards zero deaths on roads

A further 2430kms of New Zealand's most dangerous state highways and local roads will be made safer as part of the Government's $1.4 billion programme, says Transport... Read More