Motoring

Resurfacing work on SH29 this week

Motorists planning to travel over the Kaimai Range this week may need to allow more travel time due to resealing work on State Highway 29. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport... Read More

Three injured following Papamoa crash

Two people with serious injuries and one person with minor injuries were taken to hospital following a crash in Papamoa on Saturday night. Police received a report... Read More

Severe weather warning for upper North Island

Severe weather watch and warnings are in place for the upper North Island from Northland to the Bay of Plenty. The MetService advises that heavy rain and northeast... Read More

One moderately injured following Otumoetai crash

One person is injured following a vehicle hitting a power pole in Otumoetai. Police received a report of a car crashing into a power pole in Lemon Grove Ave about... Read More

What‘s on - Doggy Day out, markets and art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. Today the MetService is forecasting a partly cloudy day with light winds and sea... Read More

Speedway with a view

He's just turned 75, but there's no stopping racing car driver ‘Pk Bonz' from taking to the track again this Sunday. There's even a bar named for him at... Read More

Open day for SH2 corridor

The community will soon learn more about the work planned for the State Highway 2/Waihi to Tauranga corridor. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is holding a community... Read More

Motocross stars shine at BOP event

The New Zealand motocross stars of the future revealed themselves in the Bay of Plenty at the weekend. The Farmer Autovillage and Yamaha-sponsored New Zealand... Read More

Tauranga harbour bridge now clear following crash

There has been a vehicle collision near the Tauranga Harbour Bridge. Police were called about 1.45pm to Te Awanui Drive following a two-vehicle crash. There... Read More

Remember road safety basics this long weekend

As people travel over this long weekend, Police want to remind them of the basics of road safety so that everyone sharing our roads can arrive alive. 'Whether... Read More

Temporary changes to Bayfair entry and exit points

As part of the Bay Link project, temporary changes are required to a number of vehicle entry and exit points at the Bayfair Shopping Centre over the coming months. These... Read More

Bike Month encourages locals to get biking

Bike Month is underway once again and Western Bay of Plenty residents are being encouraged to get out on two wheels and discover all the benefits of biking. Sport... Read More