Motoring

A cold week ahead

'Unsettled conditions dominated the weather over Aotearoa this past week,” says MetService meteorologist Andy Best, 'but the week ahead is looking cold as... Read More

Three pit stops compete for best NZ loo title

It's a race to the bottom for the finalists of the flushest competition in the country as many eagerly await to see which toilet will be throned as the best... Read More

Vehicle crash at Aongatete

A vehicle crash has occurred at Aongatete on Sunday morning. Police were alerted to a vehicle collision at the intersection of SH2 and Morton Road, Aongatete,... Read More

Mayor hosting event after Kuaotunu Bridge repair

This week, Thames-Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie will be hosting an event to say thanks to the NZTA, its contractors and all the local residents affected by the... Read More

Truck hit barrier at Mount early Saturday morning

A truck hit a barrier Mount Maunganui this morning causing the southbound lane to be partially blocked for a period of time. Police received a report of a vehicle... Read More

What’s on – dragon boats, softball and home show

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Today we are expecting showers easing in the morning then clearing in the afternoon to fine spells. Northwesterlies will be... Read More

Vehicle retrieved from river following fatal crash

Police have recovered the vehicle that crashed into the Wairoa River along State Highway 29. Police were called to the single vehicle fatal crash between Omanawa... Read More

More than 20 vehicles broken into in Thames

Thames police are calling for vigilance after more than 20 vehicles were broken into this weekend. The break-ins were rampant in the township across Friday and... Read More

Serious injuries following crash in Te Puna

Motorcyclists has been injured in a crash in Te Puna this afternoon. A police spokesperson at the scene of the crash on Te Puna Road who spoke to SunLive, says... Read More

Truck blocking lane at Bayfair roundabout

A truck and car have crashed at the Bayfair roundabout this afternoon. A message to the SunLive Facebook page says it looks minor. 'Traffic is backed up from... Read More

Ute overturned at Oropi roundabout

A vehicle has rolled at the Oropi roundabout this afternoon. A message to the SunLive Facebook page says a ute has turned over on State Highway by the Oropi... Read More

SH25 closed at Hikuai Settlement Road

The New Zealand Transport Agency are advising motorists that State Highway 25 is closed at the intersection with Hikuai Settlement Road due to flooding. Acting... Read More