Motoring

Death awaits at busy intersection

A logging truck driver is speaking up about cyclist behaviour on Mount Maunganui roads in what he describes as a death waiting to happen. Jase Lunn, is one of four... Read More

Pekatahi Bridge set to close again

Motorists are being warned of temporary closures of Pekatahi Bridge, which is set to create detours through the Whakatane township. The bridge will be closed while... Read More

Fans arrive for Burt Munro Challenge

Stan Goodrick has made the two-day journey from Tauranga to Invercargill to experience his first Burt Munro Challenge. The longest stage was riding his Honda Africa... Read More

Keeping kids road safe

As kids head back to school this week, it is important that parents take time to check they're up to speed with road safety. 'The summer holidays are long and that... Read More

Uber ready to ride in Tauranga

Ride-sharing app Uber has finally launched in Tauranga today, making the city the fifth in New Zealand to receive the service. In December of last year, Uber put... Read More

New timetable for Town Connector

Passenger feedback has resulted in an improved timetable for the Town Connector service. Timetable changes are designed to increase direct trips between Waihi Beach... Read More

Buses delayed by Bayfair construction

Bus services travelling via the Bayfair interchange may experience some minor delays and rerouting from Monday, January 29 due to the development work at Bayfair. Bayhopper... Read More

Some vehicle restrictions lifted on SH25

As work continues to repair the storm damage to the Thames Coast Road (SH25) and life gets back to normal on the Coromandel Peninsula, the NZ Transport Agency has... Read More

Automotive temptress

The sleepless nights had started earlier in the week.It wasn't the high temperatures or humidity of the Bay's summer nights. It wasn't the mosquitoes that suddenly... Read More

Tanker losing head over ‘botched’ bridge

A tanker driver believes a dip in the road on State Highway 2, near Pukehina, could cause drivers to lose their head. Ian Bedggood says there is a significant dip... Read More

Compensation over sulphuric fuel

Hundreds of car owners left with empty tanks after being given low-quality petrol will be in line for compensation. Some batches of 91 and 95 petrol sold by BP,... Read More

SH25 repairs to be completed by March

Coromandel's State Highway 25 expected to be back to two lanes early this year according to NZTA. The damage along State Highway 25 between Thames and Manaia has... Read More