Motoring

Residents run rule over project

A $7million makeover of one of Tauranga's 'busiest rural intersections” is being welcomed with generous positivity - but not everyone is impressed. The NZ... Read More

Smash and bash at Baypark

It's the only place where road rage isn't only allowed - it's encouraged! Bay of Plenty adrenaline seekers have the opportunity to smash and bash their way around... Read More

Roundabout set for Te Puna

A two-lane roundabout will be built at the intersection of Te Puna and Minden Road next summer, boosting safety on State Highway 2 north of Tauranga. The NZ Transport... Read More

Car seat safety highlighted

Maungatapu/Welcome Bay Plunket is encouraging Bay of Plenty parents to check the safety of their children's car seats next Saturday, as part of the Royal New Zealand... Read More

TEL fire cost $3 million

New bridge beams installed at the Domain Road interchange on Thursday put the construction project back on track following the fire that burned through the foam... Read More

Petition reaches parliament

A 10-year-old boy who lost his father in the same crash that claimed the life of Tauranga man Dennis Pedersen has taken his petition for a law change regarding foreign... Read More

The rise and fall of fuel prices

Petrol prices have dropped two cents a litre on the back of comments from the Automobile Association calling the latest rise 'unjustified”. AA spokesman Mark... Read More

New driving code aimed at tourists

New Zealand's rental vehicle industry is introducing a Code of Best Practice to educate visiting drivers. The aim is to improve the safety for all road users and... Read More

UPDATED: Car v motorbike: Maunganui Rd

UPDATED 6.15pm: Police have confirmed the accident involving a car and a motorcycle occurred outside of Mount Maunganui College on Maunganui Rd. They have also now... Read More

Resealing works to cause delays

Major resealing works are expected to cause delays in the Western Bay of Plenty this week. Motorists are being advised to allow extra time. Major resealing works... Read More

SH25 repair works extended: NZTA

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that repair work on State Highway 25 at Moana Anu Anu Bridge near Whangamata will be extended until March 20. Also known as Wentworth... Read More

Revving up fun in the Mount

A dragster and a burnout in a Harley Davidson are some of the main attractions at the Bay of Plenty Coastal Cruisers Bike and Hot Rod Show today. Ava Haslet age... Read More