Motoring

Major upgrades planned for SH29

A key stretch of State Highway 29 is set for major upgrades, including rebuilding and resurfacing five sites on the Kaimai Range. SH29 from Tauriko to the... Read More

Turning squashed bugs into climate change data

​What if the insects you hit with your car could contribute to research on climate change? That's the idea driving new research from University of Auckland... Read More

Driving the right speed over fresh chip seal

Motorists are being encouraged to keep their driving speed at 30km/h through roading work sites where crews are working with fresh chip seal. 'With maintenance... Read More

Request for patience towards roadwork crews

Motorists across the Bay of Plenty are being asked to show patience towards road crews as the weather warms and NZ's busiest time for road maintenance gears... Read More

BoP and Waikato state highway works for September

With warmer weather on the way, road users will notice more construction crews hard at work across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions as the 2025/2026 construction... Read More

Another step forward for Takitimu North Link

A long-awaited step forward is confirmed for the new four-lane state highway west of Tauranga, between Te Puna and Ōmokoroa, as applications for statutory approvals... Read More

Motorsport park at TECT closer to starting line

Progress is driving forward for plans to create a new motorsport and driver training facility at TECT Park. Western Bay of Plenty Council (WBOPDC) signed... Read More

Expect delays during Reid Road slip repair

Western Bay of Plenty District Council are starting work on Wednesday September 10 to fix a slip that's undercutting a road safety barrier on Reid Rd in Welcome... Read More

ACC: BoP motorbike injuries rise

For 2025, ACC has paid out around $7 million for the 219 motorcycle-related injuries in the Bay of Plenty region up until July 20. That's compared to the... Read More

Get ride ready this Motorcycle Awareness Month

Get ready to sharpen your skills and get your motorcycle and gear ready for the months ahead with free local events this September. September is Motorcycle... Read More

The Kiwi name atop the F1 world

A daughter's quest to showcase her father's incredible legacy: ‘It's a story for young people that if you have a dream, believe it, go for it. Don't give... Read More

Pāpāmoa off-ramp opens nine months early

Tauranga City Council is pleased to announce the partial opening of the Pāpāmoa East Interchange today, enabling use of the eastbound off-ramp for motorists. The... Read More