Motoring

Hundreds of cars to take over Mount Maunganui

What started as an idea and concept overseas, has made its way to Tauranga thanks to Wayne Brake. Car enthusiasts have been putting on car events that feature... Read More

Homeless make way for summer rush

Lynette Haines doesn't fit the stereotype of a typical homeless person. Groomed, smart and articulate and at 71 still working. This woman with needs herself... Read More

Pedestrian hit by car after assaulting Uber driver

A person is in hospital in a serious but stable condition following being hit by a vehicle in Welcome Bay last night. Prior to being hit, the person had allegedly... Read More

Police recover stolen car

Police successfully recovered a stolen car last night, surprising the driver who was unaware it had been stolen. Police observed the stolen car on SH 29A at around... Read More

What‘s on - Anna Hawkins, market, doggy play date

Kia ora and welcome to the first Sunday for 2020. He ra hou. Me korero atu ki tetahi tangata tauhou a ka riro pea he hoa hou. Expect a fine day becoming hazy,... Read More

Two car collision in Katikati

One person received minor injuries following a vehicle collision in Katikati this evening. Police report that they were alerted to a vehicle collision involving... Read More

Today’s traffic pinch points

Traffic is expected to be busy on SH2 between Katikati and Tauranga between 11am and 4pm for Eastbound Traffic and between 9.30am and 4pm for Westbound Traffic... Read More

Forecasters warns campers of severe winds

MetService is forecasting a deep low to pass to the south of Aotearoa over the weekend which is pushing a westerly wind flow onto the country from Sunday. A... Read More

Police name man killed in Kaimai truck crash

Police have named the man who died after a crash on the Kaimai Ranges before Christmas. He was Aaron Scott Lester, age 48, of Te Puke. Lester was critically... Read More

What‘s on - speedway, beach dig, art

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Kia mataara koe mo nga hau i tenei ahiahi. Me koa te rā! Expect a mainly fine day today with high cloud, and southwesterlies... Read More

Six deaths in official holiday road toll

Six people have died on our roads during the 2019/2020 Christmas/New Year holiday period. The official holiday period began at 4pm on Tuesday, December 24, 2019,... Read More

Delays along SH2 Katikati

As holidaymakers are making their return home or continuing their holiday in the Bay, motorists travelling through Katikati are being warned of some delays. The... Read More