Motoring

Tauranga mechanic slams “bullying” NZTA inspectors

A Tauranga mechanic with 30 years' experience is having to sell his possessions to maintain his business, after what he calls 'bullying” methods by Waka... Read More

Public invited to meet dapper motorcyclists

Over 100 smartly dressed and debonair motorcyclists have taken to the streets of Tauranga today as part of the global ‘Distinguished Gentleman's Ride', in... Read More

Dashing and dapper on Sunday for a worthy cause

Mighty steel steeds will be the mode of choice for around 100 local debonair and smartly dressed motorcyclists embarking on a motoring fundraiser on Sunday. ... Read More

Vehicle crash on SH29A near Kopurererua Valley

There has been a minor vehicle collision on State Highway 29A. The crash occurred at around 1.40pm on SH29a between Hastings Road and Kopurererua Stream. Police... Read More

Overnight closures planned for Karangahake Gorge

The Karangahake Gorge will be closed each night this coming week from Sunday to Wednesday. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency have advised that minor safety improvement... Read More

Child survives being hit by vehicle in Welcome Bay

A child has escaped with some cuts and bruises after being hit by a car in Welcome Bay. Police received a report of a child being hit by a car in Esmeralda St... Read More

Severe weather warning for parts of North Island

A severe weather warning has been issued by the MetService for parts of the North Island. Strong southeasterly winds and heavy rain are expected in the eastern... Read More

Vehicle collision on Tauranga Eastern Link

There has been a vehicle collision on the Tauranga Eastern Link. A SunLive reader reports that ambulance and Police are at the scene. The collision occurred... Read More

Multiple vehicle crash at Barkes Corner on SH29A

There has been a multiple vehicle collision at Barkes Corner. Police are responding to the crash that may involve up to five vehicles reported to Police just... Read More

What‘s on - Frocks on bikes, football, bird show

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. The MetService is forecasting a fine day, the clouding... Read More

Traffic collisions at Omokoroa, Papamoa and SH29

There have been a number of traffic collisions this afternoon, at Omokoroa, Papamoa, and the lower Kaimai range. There was also a motorcycle collision near Ngatira... Read More

TECT Rescue Helicopter saving lives over April

The TECT Rescue Helicopter has averaged more than one life-saving mission a day during April. A total of 46 missions were completed during the month, including... Read More