Motoring

Coombes Johnston Tauranga appoints new GM

Coombes Johnston BMW Group has recently appointed Kevin Pead as general manager of its Tauranga dealership. Kevin, originally from South Africa, has lived in... Read More

New speed cameras could be a possibility for BOP

It's too early to say, but there could be a possibility that the Bay of Plenty could get the new average speed cameras, once the trial is completed in Auckland.... Read More

Driver arrested following Welcome Bay crash

A driver of a vehicle who crashed into a power pole late last night, will be appearing in court on Monday. The 25-year-old man allegedly failed to stop for police... Read More

Development creates more public parking

Tauranga will have more space for public parking following recent development work. A project, led by CBC Construction, has seen an extension to the existing... Read More

National title for Tauranga racer

When Mark Goldstone headed down to Christchurch during Labour Weekend, he never would have thought that he would be leaving with a national title. The Tauranga... Read More

Text-a-bus service to be phased out

The Text Bus service that has been in the Bay of Plenty since the end of 2013 will be phased out next month. The Text-a-bus system requires bus users to text... Read More

Rising fuel costs spells trouble for batteries

The AA is sounding a warning to Kiwi motorists who are resorting to using their cars less because of rising fuel costs. Minimal vehicle usage can lead to a flat... Read More

Motorists to take care after major diesel spill

Motorists travelling on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua are being advised to take extra care on the road after a major diesel spill. Police received... Read More

New city centre speed limit in place from Monday

The city centre's new 30km/h speed limit starts this Monday 29 October, 2018. The speed limit will apply between First Avenue and McLean Street, and between Cameron... Read More

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

A motorcyclist that was involved in a crash in Bellevue last night, has been taken to Tauranga Hospital. Emergency services were called to Windsor Road at 6.04pm... Read More

Power lines down after accident in Otumoetai

Power lines are down in Otumoetai after a motor vehicle accident. Emergency services were called to the scene on Ngatai Road at 7.15am to reports that a car... Read More

Bay of Plenty on-board with nationwide fuel strike

A boycott of fuel stations nationwide got underway earlier today, and Bay of Plenty residents are joining the action. Thousands of motorists throughout the country... Read More