Motoring

Cycle crash timely reminder

Police are offering a timely reminder to cyclists and other road-users to be careful when commuting around the region following a crash between a cyclist and vehicle... Read More

Speeders nabbed by police

Police issued 193 fines for speeding during a week-long campaign in which one driver was clocked doing 140km/h. The police operation ran from September 15 through... Read More

Racing ahead for rising star

Struggles to attract sponsorship will not stop rising Te Puke racing star Michael Scott squaring off in the upcoming Toyota Racing Series. Michael, who was hoping... Read More

Flooding and slips in Coromandel

The rain has stopped in the Coromandel but police are urging motorists to remain cautious and expect delays due to dozens of slips and floods. Officer in charge... Read More

Drivers urged to remain in control

Bay of Plenty motorists are being advised keep up the good work and continue driving sensibly after a quiet start to the festive period for Tauranga's roading police.... Read More

Car down bank closes road

UPDATED 3.35PM: State Highway 25 between Whitianga and Tairua is partially opened after emergency services freed an adult trapped in a car down a bank. A Police... Read More

$13m road repairs

The NZ Transport Agency is taking advantage of the summer weather and planning road works for Bay of Plenty highways throughout the summer until February. Bay of... Read More

Eastern Link halfway complete

The Tauranga Eastern Link is on schedule to being completed by the end of 2015 with works underway in Paengaroa. The $455million NZ Transport Agency project is the... Read More

Check load before you hit the road

The Motor Trade Association is urging drivers to make sure their trailers are up to standard and also to be safe on the road this summer. Boats, timber and rubbish,... Read More

Tauranga riders look to build success

Tauranga-based F1 sidecar riders Barry Smith and Robbie Shorter are looking forward to positive results at Manfield today following an encouraging first outing last... Read More

Resurfacing works on state highways

Motorists are being advised to travel with care in the Western Bay of Plenty as resurfacing works on the state highways start next week. Resurfacing works on State... Read More

Traffic changes to SH2

From Monday morning motorists will be travelling on the new southbound lanes on State Highway 2 as works continue on the Tauranga Eastern Link. The NZ Transport... Read More