Motoring

SH2 Waimana Gorge to remain closed

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that SH2 through the Waimana Gorge will remain closed as contractors continue working to clear a significant slip that occurred... Read More

Car crashes into Bayfair Shopping Centre

A car has crashed into the side of a building at Bayfair on Sunday afternoon. Police received a report at 3.55pm that a car had hit 'the front of Bayfair building”,... Read More

One critically injured in Te Matai Rd crash

Update 5.45pm Te Matai Rd has been reopened following a crash on Sunday afternoon. Police have advised that one lane was opened at 5pm and the road was all clear... Read More

Southwesterlies to start this week

This week, a southwest flow brings showers to southern and western areas on Monday and Tuesday. For the Bay of Plenty, mainly fine days with cloudy periods... Read More

Car flipped on SH5 near Hamurana

Police report that a vehicle has flipped on State Highway 5 near Hamurana on Sunday afternoon. Police received the call at 1.50pm, and report that the vehicle... Read More

What’s on – trains, village market and weaving

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday We're expecting a fine day ahead with cloudy periods and westerly breezes, and a chance of showers from the evening. It's... Read More

Home-charging electric vehicle tech debuts in BOP

New technology that see electric vehicles supplying electricity to homes and businesses is being introduced in the Bay of Plenty and Tairawhiti Gisborne, thanks... Read More

Have you seen Jessica Lurrel-Morgan?

Update Sunday July 7: Police are still requesting for help from the public to help find Jessica Lurrel-Morgan, who has been reported missing. Jessica was last... Read More

Waimana Gorge near Taneatua closed due to slip

NZTA have advised that due to a major slip SH2 through the Waimana Gorge is closed until further notice. The road, connecting Taneatua to Waimana, is completely... Read More

Twilight trains to celebrate 40th birthday

It's a very happy 40th birthday this weekend for the Tauranga Model and Marine Engineering Club, also known as Memorial Park Railway. The club is celebrating... Read More

Need for navigators

The Blue Light navigator programme is urgently seeking volunteers to help youth learn to drive. The pilot programme has 43 students waiting to be paired with... Read More

Green light for BP Thank You Button

After weeks of eager anticipation, thousands of drivers will be able to get their hands on a limited-edition BP Thank You Button from 8am today. A total of 20,000... Read More