Motoring

Considerable delays expected on SH29

People using State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range during the next two weeks are being warned that there will be considerable delays. From Monday, June 19, Omanawa... Read More

Traffic delays as Fieldays gets underway

Significant traffic delays are being reported as traffic backs up around Cambridge for the first day of the Nationals Fieldays at Mystery Creek. Fieldays is its... Read More

Armed police in roadside arrest

A roadside arrest by armed police near Te Puke on Friday afternoon stopped traffic while the occupants of two cars were taken away by police. Police say four people... Read More

Crackdown on freedom campers working

Were the lights on in the camper van? Or were they turned off? Seems a petty point but there's an important distinction for Shane Palliser and the Tauranga City... Read More

‘Dangerous time’ on roads now here

With June to August traditionally being the most dangerous times on the roads, police have one simple message for drivers - slow down! Winter road conditions play... Read More

Bus petition presented to council

'There's never been a public outcry like this in Tauranga.” That's the message Lee-Ann Taylor passed on to regional councillors at today's informal meeting,... Read More

Last day to have say on bus changes

Today is the last day for people to have their say on the proposed changes for the local and school bus network. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is proposing... Read More

Russell and the temptress

It's a love story of sorts. Russell loved Sandy. Sandy loved Russell. They both loved sail boats. Everything was just lovely. But Russell had another love. A secret... Read More

Safety check for long weekend

Motorists are being encouraged to make informed decisions about the best times to travel over Queen's Birthday long weekend to avoid both queues and stress. With... Read More

Weekend Wheels

June 11: Motorsport BOP - Motorkhana and Autocross Day at BayparkAnyone can have a go at MotorSport Bay of Plenty's Motorkhana and Autocross Day at Baypark this... Read More

Te Puna roundabout to continue

Work on the Te Puna roundabout project will continue through winter. NZ Transport Agency's Director Regional Relationships, Parekawhia McLean says the work will... Read More

Bus changes are a ‘proposal only’

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is stressing proposed changes to school bus services are just that - proposed, not set in stone. The statement comes after a... Read More