Motoring

Tyre tread depths an issue for Kawerau vehicles

Kawerau drivers have taken part in a free Winter Pit Stop event to raise the awareness of checking vehicles to ensure safety for winter driving conditions. The... Read More

CBD parking fees to increase

Parking in Tauranga's CBD will cost a few more coins from this week on, with rates increasing from tomorrow. The changes mean it will now cost $11 per day for... Read More

Waioeka Gorge reopen during daylight hours

State Highway 2 through the Waioeka Gorge will reopen to motorists at midday, opening from 7.30am - 5pm, during daylight hours. New Zealand Transport Agency says... Read More

Road reopens following Waihi sinkhole discovery

Trig Road South, Waihi has reopened to traffic following the impact of a large tomo which caved in underneath the road more than a week ago. Tarseal on the road... Read More

Weather activated signs reinstalled on SH29

The Weather Activated Variable Speed Limit signs on the Kaimai Range SH29 are back up and running. The signs were temporarily shut down because of vandalism... Read More

Waioeka Gorge SH2 to remain closed

State Highway Two through Waioeka Gorge will remain closed until further notice following a significant slip located between Waiata Rd and Wairata Rd. This means... Read More

No access to Turret Road via Hairini Street

Drivers who use the end of Hairini Street to get onto Turret Road will now have several minutes added to their morning commute, while the end of Hairini Street... Read More

Construction begins for Harington Transport Hub

The sod has officially been turned and construction has begun for a new state of the art Transport hub in Harington Street. Construction of the site began Tuesday... Read More

MPs trade blows over four-lane highway

‘Weak' is the word Phil Twyford has used to described a petition delivered to parliament calling on the Government to commit a continuous four-lane highway... Read More

Countdown to Maungatapu underpass opening

The Maungatapu underpass project will reach a major milestone when the underpass opens to traffic this month. Its official open date is Friday June 22. The... Read More

Caved in road to remain closed for several days

A road in Waihi will remain closed for several days after a large tomo, which caved in underneath the road last night, leaving a hole about 1.8m wide at the surface... Read More

Bay councils consider fuel tax

Three Bay of Plenty councils are among 14 throughout the country who are considering regional fuel taxes similar to the 11.5 cent per litre one in Auckland. Bay... Read More