Motoring

NZ‘s largest cycling event wraps up

Over 5,000 cyclists completed an amazing feat this weekend, taking part in the 43rd annual BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge. There were events on and off the road,... Read More

NEMA replaces Civil Defence emergency management

The new National Emergency Management Agency has become operational from today. All of the existing functions and staff of the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency... Read More

More heatwaves on the way for summer

It kicks off with a windy start, as December is forecast to be blustery, particularly for the Western parts of the South Island which could get stormy. Niwa meteorologist... Read More

Car crashes into ditch on Omanawa Road

A vehicle has left the road and gone into a ditch in Omanawa this morning. Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Omanawa Rd at 9.46am on Sunday.... Read More

Hot rodders give generously to Tauranga Toy Run

Hot rodders from around New Zealand will band together next Friday for the Tauranga Toy Run, raising awareness for needy local charities. It's the toy run's... Read More

What‘s on - music, markets and giant rock hunt

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Me whai wa ki te noho tahi me to whanau me o hoa. Today we are expecting some cloudy periods with occasional showers and northerlies.... Read More

Car smashes into Tauranga business

A large shop front window at Pacific Toyota has been left damaged following a car crashing into it early this morning. Police received a report of a car that... Read More

Police appeal for information after fatal crash

Bay of Plenty Police are appealing for any information or sightings of a vehicle that left a fatal crash site on Saturday night. A man has died following a single-vehicle... Read More

Kiwifruit celebrated in Te Puke Christmas parade

Tractors, marchers and even a Stupid Robot Fighting League contraption took to the main street of Te Puke today for the Seeka Te Puke Float Parade. The kiwifruit... Read More

Three car collision on Maunganui Road

Three cars have collided on Maunganui Rd this afternoon. Police received a report of a three-car collision on Maunganui Road about 12.30pm. It appears one person... Read More

Christmas parade in Te Puke celebrates kiwifruit

It's a triple delight today in Te Puke. Not only is the town putting on a street parade to celebrate Christmas and the 60th anniversary of the renaming of kiwifruit... Read More

Offender yet to be found after ramming police car

The offender who rammed a police car yesterday evening is yet to be located by police. The driver was signalled to stop by police on State Highway 2 at around... Read More