Motoring

Kiwis encouraged to try something new

New Zealanders are being urged to do something different over this summer season, to help out local tourism operators. Domestic tourism in January is forecast... Read More

High road toll making tariff hikes likely

The Government is considering tariff hikes on less safe cars as the road toll remains stubbornly high. New steps are being considered by the Goverment to force... Read More

Thunderstorm expected today

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued by the MetService for parts of the North Island. Arno Dyason from the MetService says that daytime heating and afternoon... Read More

What‘s on - festival, carnival, fairs and markets

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. Around Tauranga today there are a wealth of activities, markets, exhibitions... Read More

Three car crash in eastern Bay of Plenty

There has been a three-car crash on Waioeka Rd in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Police received a report of the crash at around 11.45am. No one was injured. The... Read More

Two people injured following crash at Maungatapu

Two people were taken to hospital following a crash on SH29A last night. Police were notified of a two-vehicle crash between the Taipari St off-ramp and Maungatapu... Read More

One critically injured following Coromandel crash

Update,8.35pm: The road has reopened. Update, 4.44pm: SH25 from Coromandel to Whitianga, south of Kuaotunu, is now closed in both directions following the crash. Update,... Read More

New Year’s Eve forecast

As the year draws to a close the weather is set to bring a few more curve balls around New Year's Eve. The MetService is forecasting mainly fine weather today... Read More

What‘s on - carnival, cricket, outdoor cinema

Good morning and welcome to Monday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. Today's weather is expected to be fine with a chance of an afternoon shower. Also... Read More

Missing Tauranga man found alive after crash

A Tauranga man who went missing on Christmas Day has been found alive two days after crashing down a steep bank while travelling to Gisborne. The man was... Read More

Two-vehicle crash on SH2 near Wairoa bridge

There has been a vehicle collision on SH2 between Bethlehem and Te Puna. Police are responding to a two-car crash on SH2 near Wairoa Rd. The nose to tail crash... Read More

Crash on Old Coach Road, Paengaroa

A car has crashed in Paengaroa. Police received a report of a single-car crash about 1.40pm on Old Coach Rd. It is unknown yet whether there are any serious... Read More