Motoring

Route K lane closure

The on-ramp from the Route K overbridge to Takitimu Drive will be closed to eastbound traffic next week. NZ Transport Agency is shutting down the stretch of road... Read More

SH29 slip work begins Monday

Motorists are advised portable traffic signals will be operating along State Highway 29 near Hastings Rd from Monday night during repairs to a small slip., says... Read More

Road work activing in WBOP

Below is planned road work activity with potential to delay traffic on Inroads managed networks 28 April - 2 May (weather dependant) NZTA STATE HIGHWAYS: SH2,... Read More

Dodgy dealings serves reminder

Nationwide efforts to clamp down dodgy car dealers' online presence are paying dividends with four dealers caught in the Bay of Plenty in the last five years. Figures... Read More

TEL traffic changes on Monday

Traffic changes on State Highway 2 between Mangatawa and Domain Rd will take place overnight this coming Monday, April 28, says the NZ Transport Agency. Traffic... Read More

Tyre fines decision deflated

Tauranga City councillors have backed down on the high pressure tyres decision deciding instead to take a lower pressure approach. Instead of ticketing and fining... Read More

SH2 open after gorge crash

UPDATE 10AM: Traffic is now flowing in both directions on State Highway 2 in the Karangahake Gorge, 18km east of Paeroa, following a truck and trailer unit flipping... Read More

Roading rip off claims aired

Parton and Bell Road residents are accusing the Western Bay of Plenty District Council of ripping them off over roading rates. Parton Road resident Bill Jackson... Read More

Tyre safety on the rebound

Tauranga City Council's recently rescinded decision to give more powers to parking wardens is back on the agenda today with councillors having another look at the... Read More

Serious crash blocks highway

One person is in serious condition after a two car crash on State Highway 26, between Paeroa and Thames. Emergency services were called to the crash, near Komata... Read More

Bittersweet weekend for Bay drivers

The 2014 VINZ International Rally of Whangarei was a bittersweet event for Bay of Plenty competitors with highs and lows for all throughout last weekend. Rotorua... Read More

Solid start for Young

Michael Young's 2014 Asia Pacific Rally Championship campaign is off to a great start scoring a podium place on top of gaining valuable drivers' championship points... Read More