Motoring

Major improvements announced for SH2

The NZ Transport Agency is today announcing the final options for State Highway 2 from Waihi to Tauranga. The programme will improve safety, journey reliability... Read More

Monorail concept for city

A proposal to solve Tauranga's traffic woes with a New Zealand designed and patented monorail system is to be presented to Tauranga city Councillors today. A speaker... Read More

Road work warning for motorists

Motorists are being warned to watch out for roading contractors as crew prepare to lay out new road surfaces or carrying out maintenance in places around Tauranga. Particular... Read More

Demo derby a ‘hit’ for Aimee-Leigh

There were plenty of smashes and big hits at the annual SunLive Demolition Derby on Saturday night, including some from first-time competitor Aimee-Leigh Brunsdon. The... Read More

What's On: Demolition Derby

Kia Ora Tauranga, Enjoy your day in the Bay! Two big events on today are the Demolition Derby and Christmas in the Park. If you are wanting a bit of destruction... Read More

Weekend delays at Maungatapu

Drivers using the Maungatapu roundabout this weekend are warned to expect delays while high voltage power lines are relocated. Speed restrictions and lane closures... Read More

David Holder goes international

Rally driver David Holder aims to become the first New Zealander to contest the FIA Junior World Rally Championship, as the 2016 New Zealand rally champion prepares... Read More

Tourist admits guilt in fatal crash

A German tourist has admitted to causing the death of his companion in a crash while on a journey up the Coromandel. Felix Eisele, 19, appeared in Thames District... Read More

Car crashed into power pole, sparks fire

A car has hit into a power pole causing a bush fire on Wilson Road North, 10km from Maketu. Police were called to the incident at around 4.30pm where a powerline... Read More

Aimee-Leigh no shrinking violet

Aimee-Leigh Brunsdon's claim to motoring fame is driving off from a petrol station forecourt with the petrol pump still in her car. But don't let that fool you.... Read More

Victim named in fatal SH1 crash

The name has been released of a man who died in a crash on State Highway One at Motutere, near Taupo. He was 32-year-old Benjamin Allan Biddle, from Taupo. Emergency... Read More

Christmas campaign promotes safe driving

The message from NZ Police and the NZ Transport Agency to road users is simple - drive safely, ‘we want you here for Christmas'. More people have been killed... Read More