Motoring

Kopu-Hikuai Rd closed next Monday

Next Monday the Kopu-Hikuai Rd will be closed to allow a crane to retrieve a vehicle involved in last week's fatal crash. The road, also known as State Highway... Read More

Alcohol factor in two crashes

Police say alcohol appears to have been a contributing factor in the crashing of two cars racing on Ngaruawahia streets early this morning. Acting Senior Sergeant... Read More

“Common sense” on tyre safety

A decision to refrain from slapping Tauranga motorists with a $150 bald tyre fine has seen just 30 warning notices issued by parking wardens. Council voted 7-4 in... Read More

Refresher on school bus changes

With sweeping changes to the city's school bus system fast approaching, a Welcome Bay school is taking it upon itself to get everyone onboard and up to speed. From... Read More

Public to see WRC plan on Friday

A new 30-year regional plan to underpin Waikato's key land transport systems is due out this Friday for public consultation. The 2015-2045 draft Regional Land Transport... Read More

Testing speed in trolleys

A few last-minute trolleys whipped up in people's garages overnight bumped the number of entries for Tauranga Blue Light's Trolley Derby up to 23 at the weekend. The... Read More

Drunk driver chase in Mount

A Mount Maunganui man who allegedly led police on a drunken car chase through suburbia on Saturday will appear in Tauranga District Court today. The 37-year-old... Read More

Thrills, spills and fireworks

Baypark Family Speedway promoter Bernie Gillon is calling last night's annual fireworks display and speedway showdown a roaring success. Baypark Family Speedway's... Read More

Missing Pauanui man found dead

Police have recovered the body of missing 71-year-old man Glenn David McLean who was last seen in Pauanui on Tuesday. His body was found yesterday in his vehicle... Read More

New lower alcohol limit Dec 1

Police and road safety agencies are reminding motorists the new lower alcohol limit for adult drivers comes into effect on December 1. Road Policing assistant commissioner... Read More

Tribute to family man Graeme

The son of Omokoroa man Graeme Ramsay has described him as an outdoors man who lived for his family. The 63-year-old passed away earlier this week while working... Read More

Tanker crash on Hauraki Plains

Power lines were brought down on State Highway 27 on the Hauraki Plains following a crash involving a tanker truck last night. The empty tanker hit a power pole... Read More