Motoring

Kopu Bridge – done for Christmas

The NZ Transport Agency is reporting the new two-lane Kopu Bridge is set to be open before Christmas - six months earlier than expected. The new Kopu Bridge. The... Read More

Care urged in car seat installation

Parents are being warned not to place their children in danger and risk killing them by installing their car seats incorrectly. Tauranga Plunket car seat rental... Read More

Speedway season starts on a high

Baypark Speedway is enjoying a bumper season with records showing nearly a 50 per cent increase in driver numbers compared with the same time last year. Speedway... Read More

Mowers thrash it out

There were thrills and spills at the Ride On Mower Nationals in Omokorora as more than 25 riders took to the track to thrash it out. The annual event run as part... Read More

World famous motorcycles

European motorcycle specialists, GP Red Baron Motorcycles, now have new owners with a whole lot more to offer riders from throughout the Bay and beyond. Long-time... Read More

Holiday traffic congests inner city

The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists to be patient on the roads as people head away for Labour Weekend - congesting the city's roads. Traffic is building... Read More

Te Puke woman wins car

A Te Puke woman has new wheels to drive after winning the Farmers Club September prize - a brand new Ford Fiesta from Ultimate Motor Group. Gillian Sutherland and... Read More

Busy roads demand driver care

People travelling in the Bay of Plenty are being reminded to drive with caution as the school holidays approach and with Labour Weekend just a couple of weeks away. ... Read More

Delays expected at Tara Road

Large construction vehicles are crossing Tara Road this week, with their movement expected to cause some delays for motorists. The vehicles are working on the... Read More

Road rules change

Some road rule changes come into effect on Saturday, October 1. These are a pre-cursor to the major road rule change due to come into effect on March 25 next year... Read More

Free bus trip for 11,000

Bay of Plenty Regional Council sprung a surprise on the 11,000 users of the Bay Hopper and City Ride buses on World Car Free Day on Thursday by making the services... Read More

Car free day approaches

Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor Doug Owens is hoping Tauranga residents will participate in World Car Free Day on Thursday and ride the Bay Hopper to work. Doug... Read More