Motoring

A wheelie good time during Bike Month

Bike Month 2020 is well underway with some type of biking event taking place most days throughout the month of February. To make things easier for those wanting... Read More

Concerns slip lane a waste of money

‘I consider it a waste of money.' That's Vicki Coes' reaction to the Welcome Bay slip lane and the recent redesign work done by the Tauranga City Council... Read More

Vehicle crash on SH2 near Katikati

A vehicle has crashed on State Highway 2 near Katikati early this afternoon. Police were called about midday following a report of a single-car crash into a barrier.... Read More

Salt Gypsies

Heidi Steward's mum Gloria Groot and step-dad Case were planning to live full-time on a bus, travelling New Zealand once Gloria retired. 'But sadly, she passed... Read More

What‘s on - cricket, soccer and A&P show

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Kia mahara ki te inu wai i tenei ra. There's a fine hot day with brisk westerlies ahead. Remember to keep well-hydrated. It's... Read More

Fraga virtually unstoppable at Hampton Downs

Brazilian e-sports ace Igor Fraga recorded his first Castrol Toyota Series win after a dominant performance at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park yesterday. He became... Read More

Works on SH2 near Waihi Road underpass

Emergency road works will be in carried out on State Highway 2 near the Waihi Road underpass between 4.00am and 11.00am Saturday, February 1. The uneven road... Read More

Drivers encouraged to be aware of ‘summer ice’

Waikato and Bay of Plenty drivers are urged to be aware of potentially hazardous ‘summer ice' on the regions' roads, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. 'After... Read More

National says ‘time wasted’ by Northern Link delay

Time has been wasted on delivering vital infrastructure with the delay of the Tauranga Northern Link, say National MPs. A four-lane Tauranga Northern Link and... Read More

Night closures of SH2 Wairoa River Bridge

A series of planned closures of the Wairoa River Bridge on State Highway 2 will begin in February. The closures are required to allow Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

New lane markings for SH29A Maungatapu roundabout

Motorists will notice a new layout on the State Highway 29A Maungatapu roundabout with line marking changes scheduled to take place next week. Waka Kotahi NZ... Read More

One dead following serious crash near Karapiro

Update 7.45pm: State Highway 29 near Karapiro has now reopened following a fatal crash this afternoon. One person has died following a two-vehicle crash which... Read More