Motoring

SH36 re-opens under stop/go

State Highway 36 is now open following a logging truck crash yesterday afternoon. The crash happened on the Tauranga side of the Oropi Gorge. The NZTA says... Read More

Record participation in Aotearoa Bike Challenge

This year's Aotearoa Bike Challenge has encouraged thousands more New Zealanders to cycle, with more than 22,000 people from over 1,900 organisations taking part,... Read More

Karangahake Gorge night works to continue

Karangahake Gorge on State Highway 2, is set to be closed once again for continued asphalt resurfacing. The NZTA say the overnight closures will again... Read More

No one injured in Kaimai car fire

Police received reports of a car on fire on SH29 close to Soldiers Road and Valley View Road, Lower Kaimai, around 7pm on Saturday. The occupant was out of the... Read More

One person injured in intersection crash

Police received reports of the crash at the intersection of SH29 and Welcome Bay Road, Hairini, around 6.20pm on Saturday. A ute reportedly rolled. One person... Read More

Car on fire on Kaimai Range

A car is on fire on SH29 in the Kaimai Range. A motorist reported to SunLive that the incident happened about 7.15pm on Saturday night, near the Old Kaimai Rd. "The... Read More

Ute crash at Welcome Bay roundabout

Update: Police received reports of a crash at the intersection of SH29 and Welcome Bay Road, Hairini, around 6.20pm on Saturday. A ute reportedly rolled. One... Read More

EVolocity is backing the Bay

Three students from Papamoa College have earned ‘bragging rights' after becoming the fastest team to convert a standard mountain bike into an electric bike.... Read More

Tauranga road closures this weekend

Two major events will be taking place this weekend, which means road closures will be in place. On Saturday March 16, the Greerton Village Vintage, Retro and... Read More

Child locked in car at Papamoa shopping centre

A child has been locked in a car at a shoppping centre in Papamoa. A police spokesperson says they are making enquiries into the incident. 'Police were called... Read More

Green light for recreational use of Waihī Estuary

One of two health warnings issued for Waihī Estuary at Pukehina (Little Waihī), has now been lifted by the Medical Officer of Health. Dr Jim Miller says the... Read More

One arrested following police pursuit

One person has been arrested following a police operation that stretched from Tauranga to Hinuera. Police located a car believed to be driven by an offender who... Read More