Motoring

Homicide investigation launched, Waihi

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a 28-year-old man who was hit by a car in Waihi. The crash occurred on George Street at 1am... Read More

Car crash in Te Puke

Police report that a car has crashed in Te Puke. The vehicle is reported to have crashed into the recycling yard on Station Rd in Te Puke just after noon on Saturday.... Read More

One died in Waihi crash

Police report a person has died after being hit by a car in Waihi overnight. The crash occurred on George Street at 1am on Saturday morning. The road remains... Read More

Road transport forum urge for drug driving tests

The number of deaths caused by drugged drivers - 71 last year and 88 the year before - means there must be better testing to get these people off our roads, says... Read More

Bethlehem crash early Saturday morning

State Highway 2 is now open in Bethlehem following a crash in the early hours of Saturday morning. A vehicle struck a power pole in Bethlehem about 4am on... Read More

Nine dead, no-one jailed

Their names are John Barber, David Cox, Jonathan Coombe, Ngatokoitu Tapora and Blaithin Page. Between them they are responsible for the deaths of nine people... Read More

No turn bay for Te Puna Station Road

The right turn bay into Te Puna Station Road on State Highway 2 in the Western Bay of Plenty could be closed permanently, as the New Zealand Transport Agency is... Read More

Classic cars & hot rods take over carpark building

The Bay Rodders Winterblast is taking over a carpark building in Tauranga this weekend. Classic cars, hot rods, vintage, special interest cars and motorcycles... Read More

Fraser Street crash causing traffic delays

Delays are expected following a crash that has happened on Fraser Street this afternoon. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says traffic is backed up... Read More

Hot rods and classic cars to fill carpark building

The Bay Rodders Winterblast is just one week away. Classic cars, hot rods, vintage, special interest cars and motorcycles will be on display on each level of... Read More

Mrs Fathers ruffling feathers

The saga of the Bureta bus shelter that isn't, but should be, according to one 'annoyed” ratepayer, continued to fester this week… from a small Roderick... Read More

One vehicle crash in Aongatete

A one-vehicle crash has been reported near Aongatete on Saturday afternoon. Police have reported they were called to a crash on SH2, near Aongatete Rd about 3.15pm... Read More