Motoring

Car crashes into water near Turret Road

A car has crashed into the water during the early hours of this morning. Police received a report around 1.20am that a car had gone off-road and into the water... Read More

Police car rammed, now looking for driver

A Police patrol car was rammed on Tuesday evening following a pursuit of a vehicle. Police report that they observed a vehicle losing traction around a roundabout... Read More

Coromandel Town roadworks unearths structure

The crew working to reduce the slope, or camber, of Coromandel Town's main street has unearthed a brick-lined structure near the intersection of Kapanga, Wharf... Read More

Two dead after crash near Waiotahi Beach

6pm Update: State Highway 2/Waiotahi Beach Road has re-opened following a fatal crash earlier today. Two people have died following a serious around 10.10am. Police... Read More

What‘s on - parade, sailing, markets and cricket

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Kia koa tenei ra. The weather looks mint for parades, triathlons, markets, the popular mud dog run, sailing and the beach. For... Read More

Alternative bus routes due to events

Two major events being held today between Bayfair and Papamoa will affect three of the Baybus bus routes due to road closures. The Weetbix Kids TRYathlon and... Read More

Community celebration planned for K Valley

A free community event is being planned to celebrate the newly upgraded walking and biking paths through K Valley. 'There's no better way to connect with your... Read More

What‘s on - cricket, beach, art and markets

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. I tenei ra ka awatea, ka wera. Expect a fine day with some evening cloud, light winds and afternoon sea breezes. It's a one-layer-clothing... Read More

Forgetting to give-way most common for failing

Forgetting to give way is the most common reason for Kiwis failing their driving tests, accounting for one-quarter of all immediate failures handed down. Vehicle... Read More

Power out in Matapihi, crash closes road

UPDATE 6.30PM: A two-car crash has caused power lines to come down in Matapihi this evening. A police spokesperson says police were called about 6pm. 'While... Read More

Road closures for Weet-Bix TRYathlon

The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is back for 2019, with the Mount Maunganui one taking place this weekend. The TRYathlon will begin with the swim leg in the indoor... Read More

National weather update

A series of fronts are forecast to move across New Zealand from the west through to overnight Wednesday, bringing periods of heavy rain and northwest gales to... Read More