Motoring

Expected traffic congestion spots today

NZTA advise that State Highway 2 between Tauranga and Katikati, near Whakamarama, is likely to have traffic congestion this afternoon. 'Traffic is expected to... Read More

Car towing boat crash near Hairini

Two vehicles, one towing a boat, have collided near Hairini this afternoon. Police were alerted to the vehicle collision on Welcome Bay Road, near State Highway... Read More

Watch out for NZTA email scam

The NZ Transport Agency is urging all customers to be wary of virtual identity theft email and a website scam. A sophisticated email scam, which pretends to be... Read More

SH1 closed following fatal crash near Cambridge

Update, 7.40am: One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 1/Tirau Rd near the intersection of Hydro Rd, near Cambridge. Another person is... Read More

Crossing takes its bloody toll

Roundabouts are meant to be the safest form of intersection control, but try telling that to the people of Tara Road in Papamoa. Frustrated residents are complaining... Read More

Heavier than normal traffic expected this weekend

Plan ahead, and be patient to ensure a safe journey on Bay of Plenty and Waikato roads this weekend. That's Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency's message to motorists... Read More

Bay Link completion still a year away

The Baypark to Bayfair Link project is still on schedule to be completed in late 2021, says NZTA portfolio delivery manager Darryl Coalter. The NZTA is still... Read More

Baypark Speedway cancelled this weekend

Speedway fans have been left wondering what to do with themselves this Saturday night as it has been announced that speedway to Baypark has been cancelled. Taking... Read More

Tauranga racers set to take on hillclimb

Three Tauranga racers will join other from around New Zealand, and the rest of the world, in taking on the brand new Ben Nevis Station Golden 1200 Hillclimb... Read More

Night closures for SH25, north of Waihi

State Highway 25 will be closed overnight between Golden Valley Road north of Waihi and Whiritoa Beach Road on Wednesday, January 22 and Thursday, January 23 for... Read More

Sirens sounding due to systems fault

Update 10.23pm: Civil Defence have sent out a text alert this evening to notify the public that the sirens sounding earlier were due to a fault and that there... Read More

Minor injuries following crash with lamppost

A person received minor injuries this afternoon when a vehicle knocked over a lamppost in Maungatapu. The vehicle reportedly collided with a fence and lamppost... Read More