Motoring

What’s on – trains, village market and weaving

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday We're expecting a fine day ahead with cloudy periods and westerly breezes, and a chance of showers from the evening. It's... Read More

Home-charging electric vehicle tech debuts in BOP

New technology that see electric vehicles supplying electricity to homes and businesses is being introduced in the Bay of Plenty and Tairawhiti Gisborne, thanks... Read More

Have you seen Jessica Lurrel-Morgan?

Update Sunday July 7: Police are still requesting for help from the public to help find Jessica Lurrel-Morgan, who has been reported missing. Jessica was last... Read More

Waimana Gorge near Taneatua closed due to slip

NZTA have advised that due to a major slip SH2 through the Waimana Gorge is closed until further notice. The road, connecting Taneatua to Waimana, is completely... Read More

Twilight trains to celebrate 40th birthday

It's a very happy 40th birthday this weekend for the Tauranga Model and Marine Engineering Club, also known as Memorial Park Railway. The club is celebrating... Read More

Need for navigators

The Blue Light navigator programme is urgently seeking volunteers to help youth learn to drive. The pilot programme has 43 students waiting to be paired with... Read More

Green light for BP Thank You Button

After weeks of eager anticipation, thousands of drivers will be able to get their hands on a limited-edition BP Thank You Button from 8am today. A total of 20,000... Read More

What’s on – Thai boxing, night rail and handbags

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. It was a chilly night, but the day ahead looks to be mainly fine with southerly breezes. It's a three clothing layer day,... Read More

Electric cars a benefit for business

Ross Brown bought his first electric car in 2015 and has recently upgraded to a newer model, saying it makes a positive difference to his daily routine. Ross... Read More

Roads closed around the Bay of Plenty

Roads are closed around the Bay of Plenty today due to flooding. Other roads have road hazard warning due to slips and pot holes. State Highway 2 from Awakeri... Read More

Car crashes into lamp post on SH2

A car has crashed into a lamp post along State Highway 2, this afternoon The crash has occurred near the Waihi Road overbridge, near Bethlehem. Photos taken... Read More

Three vehicle crash on SH36

Three vehicles have crashed on State Highway 36, between Tauranga and Rotorua this afternoon. A police spokesperson says people have received minor injuries as... Read More