Motoring

New technology could reduce fatalities - expert

New, world-first technology which is able to capture images of drivers using mobile phones could help reduce the number of fatalities on NZ roads according to... Read More

Serious crash closes SH2

UPDATE: State Highway 2 has been closed following a serious crash. Emergency services were called to the scene near Aongatete at about 1.45pm. A police spokesperson... Read More

Road reopened following fatal crash

A main highway in Tauranga which has been closed for most of the day, has now reopened. Bay of Plenty Police have taken to Facebook to announce that Cambridge... Read More

One dead following motorcycle crash

One person has died following a motorcycle crash in Tauriko. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash at the intersection of Sycamore Rise and... Read More

Bay racers head to Leadfoot

The Leadfoot Festival is back for 2019, bringing with it a unique mix of classic cars, vintage motorcycles and motorsport legends. Each year, New Zealand racing... Read More

Crash closes main road in Tauranga

A main road in Tauranga is closed following a motorcycle crash overnight. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Sycamore... Read More

Vehicle rolls closing SH36

UPDATE: Multiple people are seriously injured in a single vehicle crash on State Highway 36. Emergency services were called to the scene on Pyes Pa road at... Read More

Driver shortage affecting bus network

A shortage of drivers is impacting services on the new Tauranga/Western Bay of Plenty bus network. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is considering reviewing... Read More

Uber blows out first birthday candle in Tauranga

Today marks one year since popular transport platform Uber was launched in Tauranga. Uber Country Manager Amanda Gilmore is pleased with the popularity... Read More

Papamoa Pak’n Save worker run over

A shoplifter who ran over a shop worker, breaking her pelvis and femur, has pleaded guilty. Lisa Doyle entered guilty pleas to five charges at Rotorua District... Read More

Busy road backed up following crash

A main road in Tauranga is backed up with traffic following a crash. Emergency services were called to the scene of a two car crash on Cambridge Road, just before... Read More

BOP’s Cooper reclaims Woodville MXGP crown

Nobody had an answer for Bay of Plenty's Cody Cooper at the weekend's Honda New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville. The 58th annual running of the iconic... Read More