Motoring

Tauranga drivers praised

Tauranga drivers are being praised by police because of their improved behaviour during the recent bad weather. 'We're finding we are actually having less crashes... Read More

Hopes for Thames Coast Rd re-opening

While the slip in Ruamahunga Bay on State Highway 25 of the Thames Coast Rd is still being cleared, there's hope the road will be open by late today. Remnants of... Read More

Feedback sought on 'Connect Rotorua'

Ideas designed to future proof Rotorua's transport network and to make travel around the city easier and safer will be presented during public information sessions... Read More

Young Whitianga driver ‘in training’

A video captured by a member of the public shows a young boy driving a vehicle through Whitianga. An adult in the vehicle claims the young driver is 'in training'.... Read More

Holder joins Hayden and Hyundai

He's only driven 10km in the car - but Tauranga's David Holder isn't letting this put him off a rare opportunity to drive as part of the Hyundai NZ Rally Team in... Read More

Holder firing on all pistons

There are two types of people in this world - those who ignore opportunity when it comes knocking, and those who open the door. No-one knows this better than defending... Read More

Bypass top of SH2 improvement list

The Katikati Bypass is the option receiving the most interest from the public at the first of the current round of NZ Transport Agency open days in the Katikati... Read More

Highway bridge works progress

The Waiomou Bridge on State Highway 27 to Matamata is now open, marking an end to a six-week diversion for Auckland travelers. The bridge still needs to have the... Read More

SH1 to be closed after crash

State Highway 1 will be closed later this morning at Bulli Point, near Taupo, following a truck crash. The truck and trailer unit rolled in the crash around 4.30am. 'Nobody... Read More

Rocky Cutting Road closed overnight

Concern that rocks, trees and vegetation loosened in yesterday's heavy rain could fall over night has resulted in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council closing... Read More

NZTA seeks SH2 safety ideas

The New Zealand Transport Agency is inviting people to have their say on a shortlist of ideas to make State Highway 2 between Waihi and Tauranga safer and more... Read More

Carter breaks through for podium finish

The outstanding performance by Bay of Plenty's Rhys Carter this season must surely be an inspiration to the amateur racers of the world. Racing for the 3Twenty3... Read More