Motoring

‘Black week’ on Bay roads

Another horror week on the Bay of Plenty's roads has an officer fearful the region is in danger of reclaiming the mantle of being the most dangerous place to drive... Read More

Drive to survive this weekend

Waikato Police are urging all motorists to show restraint on the roads and drive to the conditions this weekend. District Road Policing Manager Inspector Freda Grace... Read More

Hauraki Rd crash victim named

Waikato Police have named 38-year-old Te Puru man Timothy William Jensen as the victim of a fatal crash on Hauraki Rd earlier this week. Describing the paper delivery... Read More

Speed status quo applauded

The decision to keep rural stretches of State Highway 2 around Te Puke at 100km/h is being lauded as a victory for the people. On Wednesday, the Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

City parking officer opens up

'My brother calls me a parking Nazi”. The brother's joking - but others who've been stung by Tauranga City Council parking officer No. 011 might use ‘Nazi'... Read More

Plunket to pull car seats

It has been a mainstay for 30 years, but childcare provider Plunket now is calling time on renting and selling car seats for young New Zealanders, to focus on preventing... Read More

Council listens on Te Puke speed limits

'Wisdom and common sense” prevailed today as Western Bay of Plenty District Council unanimously agreed to keep the 100km/h speed limits on State Highway 2... Read More

Kaimai delays continue

NZ Transport Agency are warning motorists to expect delays of up to 20 minutes when travelling on State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range today and tomorrow, as contractors... Read More

Decision time for Te Puke speed limits

The fate of Te Puke's speed limits will be decided today as Western Bay of Plenty District Council decide whether to act on an overwhelming ‘no' to speed reductions... Read More

Delays expected on SH2

The New Zealand Transport Agency are warning motorists travelling on State Highway 2 between Tauranga and Papamoa to expect delays this week. The advice comes as... Read More

Driver flees Waihi car crash

There are reports a driver has absconded from the scene of a car crash on State Highway 2 near Waihi overnight. Emergency services arrived at the scene of the accident... Read More

Expressway reopen after accident

UPDATED 8.56am: The Tauranga Expressway is now open and traffic is flowing as normal following this morning's disruption. The Northbound Lane of the Expressway was... Read More