Motoring

Back to school warning for drivers

Lead by example is the message police want parents and caregivers to listen to as thousands of children return to school this week. Western Bay of Plenty road policing... Read More

Car crash, Tairua Whitianga Rd

Police are currently attending a car which rolled into a bank along Tairua Whitianga Rd sometime before 11am this morning. Fire Service Northern Communications... Read More

Police: Ride safe and be safe

Waikato Police are imploring motorcyclists to do everything they possibly can to 'ride safe and be safe” when out on the road. This plea for riders to consider... Read More

Military hijinks over the city

It had Tauranga looking skyward this afternoon - a noisy show of aerobatics by an eastern European training jet. The L39 Albatross. Photos: supplied. It was a locally... Read More

Cellphone detectors to nab drivers

Hiding cellphones in your lap may not be enough to let you off undetected as police consider a report on the use of electronic cellphone detectors. Electronic cellphone... Read More

Jetsprints a 'huge success'

There were all the expected thrills and spills at ASB Baypark this weekend as audiences were strapped in for two-days of exhilarating, heart-pounding and action-packed... Read More

TCC's Welcome Bay road gaffe

First, there was no median barrier on Welcome Bay Road, then there was - at a cost of $64,000. Then it was ripped up and needs reworking all over again, for an additional... Read More

Motorists 'donate' to TCC parking coffers

How much money has been needlessly pumped into Tauranga CBD parking meters by confused motorists - motorists who are unclear about what they need to pay for parking,... Read More

Te Puke speed limit changes

Community input is being sought on a variety of speed limit changes and new names proposed for State Highway 2 between Domain Road and Paengaroa. The highway will... Read More

All change at Domain Road

Motorists are being advised of delays next week as the Domain Road roundabout prepares to open to traffic in its final form, marking another milestone for the Tauranga... Read More

Car crashes after police pursuit

A car has crashed on State Highway 25 nearby Whiritoa following a police pursuit which started in Whangamata this afternoon. Traffic is now closed in both directions... Read More

Motorcycle crash, Mackay St, Thames

Diversions near the corner of Mackay and Richmond streets in Thames have now been lifted following a vehicle crash this morning. Thames Police say a motorcyclist... Read More