Motoring

Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail trial is a go

The NZ Transport Agency Board has approved a business case for the next steps in a start-up trial Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service. Transport Minister... Read More

Crash blocking Papamoa over bridge

A three car crash is currently blocking the Sandhurst Drive bridge in Papamoa. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says it appears to be a nose to tail... Read More

Crash on SH30 near Whakatane

Update 9.00am: Police have been called to a crash on State Highway 30, near Coastlands at 7.51am, which is currently blocking. The crash involved three cars and... Read More

Mobility scooter involved in crash in Katikati

A mobility scooter rider has sustained moderate injuries after being involved in a crash in Katikati on Sunday morning. Emergency services were called to the... Read More

Multiple crashes at same location on SH2

Three vehicles have been involved in two seperate crashes this evening on State Highway 2 at Whakamarama. Emergency services were called to the scene at around... Read More

Vehicle crashes into building in Papamoa

Nobody has been injured after a vehicle crashed into a building in Papamoa. Emergency services were called to the scene on Gravatt Road at 11.42am. A police... Read More

Burnt out car a reminder to keep vehicles safe

Police are reminding motorists to keep their vehicles safe, especially coming into summer. This comes after police were called to a scene of a car fire on Stableford... Read More

Road delays expected for SH2

Roading delays are expected today as road works are taking place on State Highway 2. The stretch of SH2 to Athenree at Kauri Point Road in both directions, will... Read More

She will not die quietly

Her given name is ZK-GAU. The family name is Slingsby. This week, the 62-year-old lady came home - carted over the Kaimai Range in pieces to Tauranga, where she... Read More

Students take driver’s seat during school visit

Students at Papamoa Primary School have taken the front seat to support one of their own during a recent school visit. The school had the chance to meet ex-student... Read More

Crash on SH2 near Edgecumbe

The road is now clear after a two vehicle crash on State Highway 2, near Edgecumbe. Emergency services were called to the intersection on Western Drain Road... Read More

Hospitality spending rises as petrol prices drop

Drivers spent less on fuel in November as pump prices eased off record highs, Stats NZ says today. The biggest monthly drop in fuel spending in a decade coincided... Read More