Motoring

Still no answer to rockslide

After nearly six months, there is still no answer to what caused a massive rockslide in the Mangorewa Gorge on State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua. The... Read More

Final stage of Pyes Pa Bypass works due

The final stage of the construction on the Pyes Pa Bypass on State Highway 36 will start early in February. NZTA state highway manager Rod James says the $8.4 million... Read More

Hewletts Road resealing

Works are underway on Hewletts Road to reseal its intersection with Aerodrome Road. New Zealand Transport Agency is advising that most of the work will be conducted... Read More

Bethlehem roadworks begin

Construction of a new roundabout on State Highway 2 at the western end of Bethlehem township is underway. The new roundabout is a key part of the urban growth plan... Read More

Coulthard comes to the Mount

V8 Supercar driver Fabian Coulthard will be in Mount Maunganui on January 24 at Oregon ITM for two hours. Oregon ITM is the naming sponsors of the ITM 400, the... Read More

Ironman disruption nears

Preparations for the Port of Tauranga Half Ironman Triathlon competition on this weekend are underway, with the first of the necessary road closures beginning Friday... Read More

Truck blocks State Highway

SH33 is blocked as police and emergency services attend an accident involving a jack knifed truck and trailer in Paengaroa. Police say a crane will be used to clear... Read More

Daredevils fire up at Baypark

Monster trucks crushing other vehicles, cars and quad bikes driving on two wheels and stunt people bravely throwing themselves through flaming obstacles had the... Read More

Highway cleared at Paengaroa

A truck and trailer crash blocked State Highway 33 at Paengaroa on Tuesday morning and was cleared within a few hours. The curtain sider trailer rolled on a bend,... Read More

Call to make it home safely

Drivers heading home as the official summer holiday period ends are being asked to be patient and adjust their speed to the traffic and weather conditions. Preparing... Read More

Traffic heavy with closures imminent

The annual New Years' road closures and hold-ups at Mount Maunganui have begun with traffic already showing the signs of disruption by being very heavy. Work to... Read More

Speedway kicks into gear

The summer season for thunderous engine roars, speedy sliding and track tumbles begins on Boxing Day at Baypark Speedway with the Super Saloon Super Prix. This... Read More