Motoring

Bridge strengthening work continues

Delays are expected on State Highway 2, south of Katikati, as work continues to strengthen Wainui Bridge this month. Works on the bridge, located between Work Road... Read More

Fatal crashes almost doubled

The number of fatal crashes in the Western Bay of Plenty has almost doubled compared to this time last year, with the current toll sitting at 11. At the same stage... Read More

Traffic chaos due to “inattention”

A crash which caused rush-hour chaos in Tauranga yesterday is being attributed to 'inattention” by police. A nose-to-tail was the cause of huge delays on 15th... Read More

Crash on Turret Road

Traffic is at crawling pace following a crash on Turret Road, heading to the Maungatapu roundabout. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says two cars are off... Read More

Police seek witness to bus crash

If you were driving a late-model white sedan and witnessed Monday's school bus crash on Kauaeranga Valley Rd please get in touch with police. Senior sergeant Graham... Read More

Speeding in wet 'Russian roulette'

For Waikato Police the math is simple: speeding drivers plus wet conditions equals horrific crashes waiting to happen. Police are pleading with motorists to drive... Read More

Thunder on the horizon

If the sound of more than 600 motorcycle engines rumbling is music to your ears then this weekend will be a mechanical symphony. Returning to the Coromandel for... Read More

All USA Car Day revs up

You never know what's going to drive through the gates at Bay of Plenty Mustang Club's annual Extreme Automotive All USA Car Day, according to club president Dave... Read More

Ride-on mower engines roar

Update: 11.43AM The chequered flags are down and wheels are spinning at Omokoroa No.1 School this morning, as drivers boost around the Plummers Point Rd school field... Read More

What's On Today? Start your engines

Good morning Sunners, Check your blind spots and buckle up for a Sunday full of thrills and spills, with Omokoroa No.1 School's Gala and Original Ride-On Mower Race... Read More

Battery leakage cleared after train de-rails

Firefighters spent just under five hours overnight at Sulphur Point rail crossing where a train de-railed, with dangerous goods inside one container posing a risk... Read More

Govt steps up roads funding

The Government's funding share for roads in Tauranga, the Eastern Bay of Plenty and the Coromandel is being increased to more than 50 per cent. Under the new funding... Read More