Motoring

Mixed reactions over new bus route network

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is expecting benefits not only for the elderly population, but the entire community, when a new bus route network begins on... Read More

One lane blocked in Greerton after crash

One lane is blocked on Chadwick Road in Greerton after a multiple vehicle accident. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Chadwick Road and Mansels... Read More

Fuel companies denying ’fleecing’ claims

Fuel companies are pushing back against the Prime Minister's claim that New Zealanders are being "fleeced" at the pump. With petrol prices reaching record... Read More

Highway open after three car crash

UPDATE 7.06PM: State Highway 2, near Te Puke Golf Club, is now open following a three car crash. Emergency services were called to the crash at 5pm. A police... Read More

Govt urged to cut taxes on petrol

The government is being urged to consider cutting taxes on petrol as the New Zealand dollar hits a 33-month low. The kiwi has fallen to close to 64 US cents,... Read More

Brief power outage for Te Puke after crash

Power was out in Te Puke last night after a vehicle crashed into a power pole. Emergency Services were called to the intersection of Macloughlin Drive and Valley... Read More

Fuel retailers taking New Zealanders for a ride

A former petrol station employee says fuel companies are taking advantage of New Zealand drivers. More than 15,000 New Zealanders are part of a Facebook group... Read More

Vehicle crashes into power box in Otumoetai

Emergency Services are attending a crash in Otumoetai after a car hit a power box. Crews were called to the scene near Cherrywood Drive at 8.40am. A police... Read More

No injuries after Tauriko crash

Nobody has been injured after a crash in Tauriko this morning. Police were called to the two car crash at the intersection of Cambridge Road and State Highway... Read More

Fuel companies respond to boycott calls

Fuel companies around the country say that the rise in fuel costs are out of their control. Their response follows the announcement of a nationwide fuel strike,... Read More

Bethlehem gardener gets his hand dirty

His grandma got him into gardening. Declan remembers pulling out carrots and potatoes from the garden to cook up for dinner. Now the Bethlehem youngster has won... Read More

Katikati bus driver hangs up the keys

With more than 30 years of services under his belt, Bill Purcell is hanging up his keys. Many school children in the Katikati area will know Bill as a bus driver... Read More