Motoring

Team Smart Arses rally for mental health

Imagine driving 18,000km across three deserts, five mountain ranges and 23 countries in the smallest smart car ever to help put the spotlight on mental health.... Read More

Lessons still learned

EmployNZ is taking over a series of free courses from the Salvation Army within the Bay of Plenty. Salvation Army recently decided to discontinue these courses... Read More

What‘s on - Polar plunge, dunes and markets

Kia ora and welcome to a fine winter Sunday. Expect cloudy periods with the odd shower today, and northeasterlies from the afternoon. It's a three-layer-clothing... Read More

Progress in Tauranga cycle plan

In the Urban Form and Transport Development committee meeting on Tuesday, July 23, the Tauranga City Council has supported the next step for the Tauranga Cycle... Read More

Major traffic delays at Bayfair

UPDATE 10.36.AM: Lanes are now fully open along State Highway 2, near Bayfair following urgent roadworks. NZTA says urgent pothole maintenance was taking place,... Read More

Govt driving towards zero deaths on roads

A further 2430kms of New Zealand's most dangerous state highways and local roads will be made safer as part of the Government's $1.4 billion programme, says Transport... Read More

Car deemed pollution risk by Regional Council

A car found in the water in the Maungatapu area has been deemed a pollution risk by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and has been towed out this afternoon. Representatives... Read More

Two car collision in Otumoetai

There has been a two-vehicle crash in Otumoetai. Police report the two vehicles collided on Grange Rd by the intersection on Stratford Pl at about 5.25pm on Monday... Read More

Resurfacing night works for Hewletts Road

Motorists traveling along State Highway 2, Hewletts Road this evening will encounter resurfacing works taking place. The works started overnight on July 21 and... Read More

Free car checks for Opotiki

Opotiki residents will soon have the chance to give their vehicles a free check, to ensure they are safe for winter driving. A Winter Pit Stop will be up and... Read More

Vehicles roll and crash down bank in Tauranga

Police are investigating two crashes in Tauranga where vehicles have rolled or driven off the road. Officers were called to a crash on Oropi Road this morning,... Read More

Fine in the BOP, but wet weekend for many

It's been a wet weekend for many across New Zealand, but relatively fine in the Bay of Plenty. A front moved over the country on Friday, followed by a low centred... Read More