Motoring

Buckle up, Buttercup

‘Buckle up, Buttercup' - that's police's message this Labour Weekend. With a sharp increase in the number of people killed in crashes as a result of not... Read More

Plan ahead to avoid delays

The New Zealand Transport Agency is reminding drivers to plan ahead to avoid delays and stay safe this Labour Weekend. A combination of more cars on the road, tiredness... Read More

Mystery crash at Hairini

Mystery surrounds the crash of a Mitsubishi Pajero down the bank at Hairini. The vehicle was being towed away about 4pm, but it's not known when it went over the... Read More

Whakatāne roundabout trial successful

A traffic flow trial at the Landing Road bridge roundabout has shown significant benefits for traffic entering the Whakatāne urban area from State Highway 30. The... Read More

BOP road safety attitudes revealed

Public support for road safety advertising and police enforcement remains high, according to the 2016 Public Attitudes to Road Safety survey. Release on Tuesday... Read More

Petrol prices almost $2 again

As the global price of oil climbs, so too is the cost of filling up your car - just in time for Labour Weekend. Regular petrol is now $1.989 a litre after the... Read More

Forestry track enduro racing

The elite of New Zealand off-road racers will be competing in the inaugural Husqvarna Hard Enduro near Tokoroa this Labour Weekend. The three day ordeal of off-road... Read More

Delays near Mclaren falls

Traffic delays following an accident near the McLaren Falls turnoff are expected to clear once a damaged vehicle has been cleared. A car struck a bank about 400m... Read More

Diesel and petrol prices rise

A litre of 91-octane will now cost 196.9c - the highest it's been since May - and a litre of diesel will cost you 127.9c. The AA says an increase in oil and commodity... Read More

SH1 safety works to start in 2017

Work to improve safety on State Highway 1 between Cambridge and Piarere will get underway early next year, says the New Zealand Transport Agency. The $8.1 million... Read More

Truckie ‘fortunate’ to be unharmed

A truck driver was 'fortunate” to walk away unscathed after his vehicle and trailer overturned on a roundabout near Paengaroa on Wednesday. Western Bay of... Read More

A horrific day on Western Bay roads

A three vehicle collision in Bethlehem this afternoon is the latest in a spate of crashes on Western Bay roads today. A reporter at the scene says the road is... Read More