Motoring

Killer road campaign

Tauranga police launch a new road safety campaign this weekend on one of the Western Bay's most dangerous roads - State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Ranges. The new... Read More

Motoring on at Merivale

Having a mechanic on the hunt for a new car can pay off. The Mount Mosaic church found the Merivale Community Centre's new car for $1500 - but it took Brett at Brian... Read More

Free ride over

Two days of ‘free' buses offered to Tauranga passengers with the introduction of the new Go Bus service are paid out of the marketing budget, says Environment... Read More

Rain delays Chapel St work

Road works planned for the Chapel Street and Marsh Street intersection through to the service station are delayed by wet weather. The road works connected with... Read More

New bus routes disappoint

While some celebrated the new look Bay Hopper buses on Monday morning over piping hot tea and pastries, others were left disillusioned - and stranded. A Tauranga... Read More

EBOP defends new bus service

Environment Bay of Plenty's transport chairperson Andrew von Dadelszen defends the new timetables and routes for the new Bay Hopper service. ... Read More

Chapel Street delays

Motorists travelling on Chapel Street next week are warned of possible delays, due to lane closures from Monday, June 29, as road reconstruction begins for the Harbour... Read More

Police issue speed warning

The ice has melted, the rain has started and Tauranga drivers are again warned to drive with extreme care. 'It's not quite as bad as ice, at least it is very... Read More

Accidents overnight

A 46 year old woman was taken to Tauranga hospital on Wednesday after a vehicle accident at Taumata Road, Pyes Pa. The single vehicle accident happened about... Read More

Bay roads still icy

Updated 25 06 09 - 3pm State Highway 5 near Tirau remained closed following a fatal accident near the Te Papa Road intersection on Thursday. The road through... Read More

More dangerous roads

Treacherous road conditions in the Bay of Plenty will continue into the weekend, and expected rain will bring no relief, says Tauranga strategic traffic unit sergeant... Read More

EBOP approves transport programme

Environment Bay of Plenty has approved the Regional Land Transport Programme, which prioritises major road construction in the next decade. The roads on the... Read More