Motoring

Stay vigilant on the roads these school holidays

Easter may be over, but the New Zealand Police is reminding the public to remain vigilant on our roads. Traffic volumes increase during school holiday periods,... Read More

Car rolled on Welcome Bay Rd

A vehicle has rolled in Welcome Bay this afternoon. A car rounding a corner on Welcome Bay Rd, near the Rocky Cutting Rd intersection, on Monday afternoon has... Read More

Easter road toll at one

The Easter road toll is currently at one after one person died in a crash in Huntly on Sunday night. A police spokesperson says emergency services were called... Read More

Delays expected for Tauranga motorists

Motorists are being warned to expect delays all around Tauranga today, as many people will be heading home after a long weekend away. The NZTA has issued traffic... Read More

Power cut to 335 Oropi properties due to crash

11.20pm Update: Power has now been restored to 335 properties in Oropi following a power cut on Sunday evening. The power outage was due to a vehicle crashing... Read More

Rain to come in Eastern Bay

Heavy rain is forecast for the ranges of eastern Bay of Plenty and Gisborne, Taranaki and western Nelson. An active front lying over central New Zealand should... Read More

Vintage jazz parade kicks off downtown carnival

The Downtown Tauranga Carnival launched on Easter Saturday with thousands of jazz lovers crowding into the Strand to enjoy an afternoon of sun and music. The... Read More

Fiery motorcycle accident on Te Puke Highway

1.30pm update: The Te Puke Highway has now been reopened following a fiery crash involving two motorcyclists. Police have confirmed that there are two injured... Read More

Twilight train rides at Memorial Park

The Tauranga Model and Marine Engineering Club, also known as Memorial Park Railway celebrates its 40th anniversary with some extra special events this year. On... Read More

Power outage after vehicle crashes into power pole

A vehicle has crashed into a power pole in Welcome Bay. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says it happened near the Kairua Road and Welcome Bay Road... Read More

Minor crash at Barkes Corner

A minor crash has occurred on Barkes Corner this morning. A police spokesperson says it was a minor nose to tail at the roundabout. 'A vehicle rear ended a... Read More

Road closures this weekend for Jazz Festival

Tauranga will be hosting the annual Jazz Festival this weekend, meaning there will be a number of road closures people need to be aware of. The roads will be... Read More