Motoring

Man faces charges after Tauranga police chase

UPDATED 1.50PM: A male is facing multiple charges after fleeing police this afternoon. Police attempted to stop a vehicle, but failed to do so at around 12.25pm. A... Read More

Truck crashes into BOP river

UPDATED 12.45PM: Motorists are being advised to avoid the State Highway 2, Waiotahe area if possible following a crash where a truck and trailer unit has gone... Read More

Milestone hit in Durham Street project

The Durham Street project has hit a major milestone starting this week. Today, traffic will be shifted to travel on Durham Street - through the Durham Street/Spring... Read More

VW beetles and Kombis shine at Mount Maunganui

The weather was perfect for this year's ‘Run to the Sun' weekend event held in Mount Maunganui. Volkswagen owners from around New Zealand motored their... Read More

Is riding a bike faster than a car?

A video launched in 2017 has been relaunched to help promote bike month. The two minute video features a spoof Top Gear ‘Stig' versus cyclist contest, in... Read More

Te Puke Highway reopens

The Te Puke Highway between Welcome Bay Road and Bell Road has reopened to motorists. The road has been closed since mid-January and installation of a culvert... Read More

Police pursuit near Oropi

UPDATE 10.30am: A police dog was used to track down a driver who abandoned a Ute after a police pursuit in Tauranga last night. Police pursued the Ute along SH29... Read More

Relief in sight for Tauranga Bus network

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is exploring alternative school bus options to help make the Tauranga Urban bus service more reliable. Contractor NZ Bus needs... Read More

Serious injuries in Ohauiti crash

One person has been seriously injured following a crash in Ohauiti. Emergency services were called to the scene on Ohauiti Road at 10.30am to reports that a... Read More

Cyclist and car collide near Bayfair

Police are investigating a crash where a cyclist suffered minor injuries this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene on Maranui Street at 9.45am. A... Read More

Council put speed review on hold

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has put on hold a review of speed limits on local roads, pending direction from the New Zealand Transport Agency on its... Read More

Driver charged following Eastern BOP crash

A person has been charged with careless driving following a crash on Wainui Road between Ohope and Opotiki this morning. Emergency services were called to the... Read More