Motoring

Caution urged around schools

The officer in charge of the Back to School campaign says motorists need to set a good example for future drivers outside school zones. Western Bay of Plenty road... Read More

Delays at Ruahihi start today

Motorists travelling on State Highway 29 in the lower Kaimais are being warned to expect delays as work on the Ruahihi Bridge begins today. Bridge expansion and... Read More

Teen crashes alarming

Teenage drivers are being urged to reign in their reckless driving habits after a recent study shows they are crashing at an alarming rate. Insurance companies are... Read More

Safety ratings strengthened

Potential car-owners looking for vehicle safety are beginning to be spoilt for choice in the used car market, latest figures show. In the Used Car Safety Ratings... Read More

Gull drops petrol 10c a litre

Petrol giants have dropped fuel prices by four cents a litre following Gull's 10 cent a litre drop announcement this morning. Gull's discount day starts at 7am today... Read More

Lane changes at Te Maunga

Traffic changes will take place at Te Maunga in the coming weeks as progress on the Tauranga Eastern Link Project continues. On Sunday, July 28 the Te Puke bound... Read More

Delays at Ruahihi expected

Motorists travelling along State Highway 29 in the Lower Kaimais are being advised to expect delays as repairs are undertaken on the bridge at Ruahihi Power Station. Work... Read More

City worst for sun-strike crashes

The Bay of Plenty is one of the most dangerous regions in the country for encountering sun-strike when driving, according to the Automobile Association. Police warn... Read More

Weather aids road maintenance

Exceptional weather in the Bay of Plenty has heavily contributed to the success of the region's annual highway maintenance programme, says the NZ Transport Agency. The... Read More

Rain damages new road

Heavy rain overnight has damaged recent works to State Highway 2 at Domain Road with repairs expected to cause delays today. The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says... Read More

Road repairs on Chapel Street

Road repairs on State Highway 2 over the Chapel Street viaduct in Tauranga is expected to cause traffic delays this weekend. The NZ Transport Agency says contractors... Read More

Petrol jumps to record high

Petrol prices have risen 7 cents a litre this week equalling a record high reached last year. Prices rose 3 cents a litre on July 1 as the government's scheduled... Read More