Motoring

Cycling start at Pyes Pa bypass

The NZ Transport Agency is inviting cyclists to be the first users of the new Pyes Pa Bypass this Saturday by opening it for them ahead of its opening for motor... Read More

Addressing transport strategy

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is accepting submissions on its proposed regional land transport strategy (2011-2041). The strategy takes a long-term view of the... Read More

Trucks crash at Otamarakau

Two trucks have crashed at Otamarakau seriously damaging the vehicles, but leaving the drivers uninjured and the road open. Zach Rayner, who drove past the scene,... Read More

Windsurfer claims top award

Young windsurfers made their presence felt for the first time at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club annual prizegiving at the weekend. The top award for the... Read More

Domain Road: long term delays

Four years of delays for motorists are starting next week at the Domain Road roundabout. The works commence on Monday, May 23 and are a part of the Tauranga Eastern... Read More

Weather woes on highways

Wet and windy weather in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is causing problems on some highways. NZ Transport Agency Bay of Plenty acting state highway manager Richard... Read More

Hairini project stage completed

The advanced works on NZ Transport Agency's Hairini project are complete with the final act the installation of a higher hand rail across the Hairini Bridge. NZTA... Read More

Bridge crash at lights

There were no injuries incurred when three cars collided at the Tauranga Bridge Marina traffic lights this afternoon. Three cars at the lights. A maroon Nissan Bluebird... Read More

Breakdowns cause Kaimai delays

Traffic crossing the Kaimais on State Highway 29 this morning encountered delays caused by two truck breakdowns. The first was at about 7am when the driver noticed... Read More

Heavy vehicles mostly compliant

Two heavy motor vehicle law police enforcement operations in the Ohope area have resulted in two breaches of the heavy vehicle bylaw from a total of 421 vehicles... Read More

Takitimu Drive closure

Weather permitting, work to repair a section of seal on Takitimu Drive near the Waihi Road on ramp is due to take place this weekend. Takitimu Drive is subject to... Read More

Decade for road safety begins

The United Nations and World Health Organisation supported international ‘Decade of Action for Road Safety' begins today and the NZ Transport Agency is on... Read More