Motoring

Gorge report months away

The results of the investigation into the rockfall in the Mangorewa Gorge in August may not be known for months yet. An investigation was begun by the New Zealand... Read More

Clean up on 15th Avenue

Changes to the Fraser Street 15th Avenue intersection, improved cycle and pedestrian access from Hairini to Burrows Street and new pedestrian and cycle crossings... Read More

Aerodrome Bridge closure

New Zealand Transport Agency is advising that pedestrian and cycle access from Totara Street south onto Aerodrome Bridge is closed until December 2009. Cyclists... Read More

Students back mobile ban

Despite being among the biggest mobile phone users, Tauranga students appear to be endorsing the ban that outlaws using a mobile phone while driving. The ban starts... Read More

Leniency on ban in week one

The law banning the use of mobile phones while driving is now in force but Western Bay of Plenty police will offer motorists some leniency in the first week. Senior... Read More

Fighting four laning

Bethlehem businessmen and the wider community are vowing to fight a four laning project they believe has already gone out to tender. They say the plan for 100 metres... Read More

Students back mobile ban

Despite being among the biggest mobile phone users, Tauranga students appear to be endorsing the upcoming ban on using mobile phones while driving. The ban starts... Read More

Ready to drug test drivers

Four Western Bay of Plenty police officers will be responsible for conducting roadside tests on drivers when compulsory impairment tests come into force today. The... Read More

New on-ramp nearly done

Completion of the Takitimu Drive on-ramp and reconstruction of the Chapel Street and Marsh Street intersection is scheduled to commence today as part of the NZ Transport... Read More

Caution advised on Coromandel roads

People from the Bay of Plenty looking to spend some time up in the Coromandel over the weekend are advised to take care on the roads. About 1500 cyclists are expected... Read More

Slow zones waiting on signs

Motorists are being warned to prepare for the introduction of slower speed zones outside three Tauranga Primary Schools. A Tauranga City Council bylaw, which came... Read More

Chapel Street lane closures

Motorists can expect further delays on Chapel Street this week as works commence on improving pavements near its intersection with Marsh Street. The works require... Read More