Motoring

NZTA to replace GUN number plates for free

People uncomfortable with the word GUN on their car's number plate can have the plate replaced for free. The NZ Transport Agency issued 999 standard GUN prefix... Read More

Tauranga‘s Campbell starts season on the podium

Tauranga's Phil Campbell has started his Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship campaign with a third placed finish at the Otago Rally held... Read More

Car hits tree at Tauriko

There are reports tonight of a car hitting a tree at Tauriko. A reporter at the scene says six police cars and an ambulance attended the scene of the crash which... Read More

Power still out in Parkvale following crash

Power remains disconnected to 236 properties in Parkvale, Tauranga on Saturday afternoon following a crash between a vehicle and a pole. The power restoration... Read More

One deceased inside vehicle off Maungatapu Bridge

Police have confirmed that the driver of a vehicle has been found inside the vehicle that crashed off the side of Maungatapu Bridge, State Highway 29A near Tauranga... Read More

Eight died in Atiamuri crash

5.55pm Update: Police can now confirm eight people died in this morning's crash on Ohakuri Road. Two vehicles were involved the crash - an SUV and a van. The... Read More

Dive Squad at Maungatapu Bridge

Police are still working to locate a vehicle believed to have left the Maungatapu Bridge, State Highway 29A near Tauranga, yesterday evening, April 27. The Police... Read More

Road closed, power cut following crash in Parkvale

Update 12.30pm: Power remains disconnected to more than 230 properties across Parkvale, Tauranga on Saturday afternoon following a crash between a vehicle and... Read More

Train broken down Saturday night near Paengaroa

A train broke down near Paengaroa on Saturday night causing a traffic delay. The train broke down, blocking the railway crossing on SH2 at Paengaroa, about 3.44am... Read More

Maungatapu Bridge remains closed after collision

Update: 8am Police are working to locate a vehicle believed to have left the Maungatapu Bridge, State Highway 29A near Tauranga, yesterday evening, April 27. The... Read More

Maungatapu Bridge closed following collision

Update: 11.30pm A Sunlive reporter at Maungatapu Bridge reports that Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB's) have entered the water below the bridge. Police have confirmed... Read More

Truck related crashes need better investigations

The trucking industry wants changes to the government's road safety strategy to make sure road crashes are thoroughly investigated. The Ministry of Transport... Read More