Motoring

Plans for another toll road questioned

Documents released under the Official Information Act show the New Zealand Transport Agency is looking at tolls for four uncompleted roads nationally - including... Read More

Petrol prices dip at Gull, Mobil

Drivers pursuing the best petrol price in Tauranga would be well-advised to go to either of the Gull stations on Hewletts Road. That's where they'll find petrol... Read More

One dead in crash near Pyes Pa

One person is dead following a single-car crash in Oropi last night. Police have confirmed that the driver died at the scene of the crash on Pyes Pa Road between... Read More

Highway open following serious crash

UPDATED 7.58PM: State Highway 2, near Apata Station Road, is open following a serious crash earlier this evening. Emergency services were called to the crash, south... Read More

A beach party with a message

A safety event, targeting young drivers in the Eastern Bay, is set to take place in Te Kaha next month. Summer Glaze, which will be held at School House Bay, Maraetai... Read More

Young motorbike passenger sparks warning

A young child spotted as a passenger on the back of a motorbike has sparked a safety reminder to riders in the Bay of Plenty. The child was spotted by another motorist,... Read More

Politicians wrangle over highway

NZTA's announcement to proceed with the Katikati bypass and associated safety improvements on SH2, has sparked words between Tauranga MP Simon Bridges and Transport... Read More

Downed tree blocks lane

A fallen tree on SH29 is causing traffic delays near Oropi. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says the tree is blocking a lane on SH29 between Oropi and... Read More

New signs stop traffic on one-way bridge

It's hoped new signs and road markings installed at the Waitawheta Bridge in Karangahake Gorge will help improve traffic flow and safety at the busy intersection.... Read More

Roundabout markings set for upgrade

Temporary markings for the roundabout at Whakatane's Landing Road Bridge are set for an upgrade ahead of the busy holiday period. The current barriers outlining... Read More

Uber seeking drivers in Tauranga

Popular ride-sharing app Uber is launching in Tauranga, and the company is looking for drivers. A town hall-style meeting with the Uber New Zealand general manager... Read More

Witnesses sought in fatal Opotiki crash

Eastern Bay of Plenty Police are seeking information from public after a fatal crash last night on State Highway 2 at Kutarere, near Opotiki. The crash happened... Read More