Motoring

Police officer injured after man rams patrol car

A Coromandel police officer has been injured, when his patrol car was repeatedly rammed by a fleeing wanted man. The constable's wrist was snapped in the steering... Read More

No one injured after nose-to-tail on SH2

No one was injured in a three vehicle crash that happened on State Highway two yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the nose-to-tail accident... Read More

TCC looking at dedicated bus lanes on Cameron Rd

To help manage traffic congestion as Tauranga continues to grow, the city council is looking at ways to make it easier for more people to travel by bus, biking... Read More

NZTA CEO resigns

New Zealand Transport Agency chief executive Fergus Gammie has resigned. He announced his resignation today after months of mounting pressure over the agency's... Read More

Air NZ, unions begin urgent talks as strike looms

Urgent talks begin today between Air New Zealand and aviation engineers' unions to try to avert strike action planned in the run-up to Christmas. The Aviation... Read More

Man’s name released after motorbike death

Police have today released the name of the man who died on Mimiha Road in Matata, on Saturday afternoon. He was 52-year-old John Lickfold, of Rotorua. Emergency... Read More

SH2 blocked after crash

A lane is blocked on State Highway 2, northbound of Bethlehem, following a crash this afternoon. Emergency services were called to SH2 near Wairoa Pa Road to... Read More

New bus network ready to roll

More direct routes, more frequent services and more reliable buses are part of the new Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty bus network which starts on Monday morning. Bay... Read More

Gorge delays expected following rock fall

A section of State Highway 2, through the Karangahake Gorge, will remain under a 24/7 stop/go traffic management until mid-next week. Crews are working to stablise... Read More

Make sure you stick to the speed limit - NZTA

The New Zealand Transport Agency are wanting motorists in the Bay of Plenty to make sure they are getting home safe. They are reminding motorists to always take... Read More

Fuel prices to be investigated

The cost faced by drivers at the petrol pump is going to be investigated by the Commerce Commission after recent high prices. "New Zealanders deserve peace of... Read More

Whakatane Police disappointed at number of crashes

Whakatane Police say they are very disappointed at the number of crashes they attended over the weekend. Police attended 10 crashes between Friday afternoon... Read More